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Site Communications and Community Relations Specialist
$90k-114k (estimate)
Full Time | Business Services
3 Days Ago
Avient is Hiring a Site Communications and Community Relations Specialist Near Greenville, NC
DescriptionAvient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
Why AvientAvient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.
We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.
Purpose Of The JobCoordinate all internal site communications matters as it relates to Avient Protective Materials Greenville. Develops, implements, and administers community/public affairs programs. Aligns site communications to corporate and represents the companies’ local community involvement publicly.
Job ContextBusiness Operations and Customer Relations Coordinator will operate within the organizational structure to coordinate activities related to internal site communications, contracted services and community relations at the Avient Protective Materials Greenville site. Interact with employees at all levels of the organization and work closely with the Site Director, Plant Management Team, employees and community representatives.
Job ContentKey Areas of Accountability / Responsibility
Projects or Special Assignments
Knowledge And Educational LevelBS/BA degree with four years relevant experience or AA/AS degree with three years relevant experience or HS diploma or equivalent with four years relevant experience.
Self starter, with high attention to detail
Required Level Of ExperiencesExcellent verbal communication
Excellent written communication
Excellent interpersonal skills
Problem Solving Skills RequiredAbility to formulate communication programs
CompetenciesEach position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.
Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (ehs&s) RequirementsAvient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.
Security includes physical security and cyber security.
- Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
- Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
- Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
- Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Why AvientAvient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.
We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.
Purpose Of The JobCoordinate all internal site communications matters as it relates to Avient Protective Materials Greenville. Develops, implements, and administers community/public affairs programs. Aligns site communications to corporate and represents the companies’ local community involvement publicly.
Job ContextBusiness Operations and Customer Relations Coordinator will operate within the organizational structure to coordinate activities related to internal site communications, contracted services and community relations at the Avient Protective Materials Greenville site. Interact with employees at all levels of the organization and work closely with the Site Director, Plant Management Team, employees and community representatives.
Job ContentKey Areas of Accountability / Responsibility
- All employees have the responsibility to:
- Show behavior in line with the SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including being compliant to Avient Protective Materials requirements, rules and procedures
- Address any person behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible way
- Report any SHE and Security incidents (including observed risks) to management
- Avient Protective Materials Values - Must strive to behave in line with Avient Protective Materials Values, supporting and encouraging colleagues in their alignment with our Values. Aspires to demonstrate exemplary behavior with respect to the Avient Protective Materials values inside and outside APM.
- Manufacturing Excellence – Avient Protective Materials wants to be 'best in class' in every respect, including manufacturing. To excel in manufacturing, we need to optimize how we do things. Everyone within the organization has at least one role within Manufacturing Excellence. Roles and responsibilities are defined and assigned to those involved in the different Manufacturing Excellence Work Processes.
- Abides by Avient Protective Materials procedures/policies regarding security, inclusive of: employee security agreements; use of non-disclosure agreements with outside parties; control of Avient Protective Materials intellectual property limited to a “need to know” only basis; no unauthorized use of cell phones, cameras, computers or APM property; reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of APM property and keys.
- Partners with Avient Protective Materials Business Group Communication office to ensure the proper messages are communicated with the US audience in mind. Authors and edits articles for the Greenville site for inclusion in the Inside Dyneema magazine and serves on the Inside Dyneema editorial board.
- Coordinates customer visits to the manufacturing site working with Sales to customize each visit to needs of the customer. Creates local presentations of the site to reflect what is important to that customer. Sets schedule and arranges for guides throughout manufacturing areas.
- Manages the flow of site communications by utilizing various channels to meet the needs of internal as well as external audiences. Multiple channels include digital signage, intranet, company newsletters/magazine, communication meetings, articles to the press, electronic mail. Creates, distributes and serves as the point of contact for internal publications, information and resources such as Supervisor weekly newsletter, special initiatives and announcements for personnel changes.
- Compiles and summarizes Greenville business information for distribution to the Global Leadership Team and coordinates annual visit by the Global Leadership Team.
- Identifies opportunities for site communications needs or receives from others information necessary to communicate to Avient Protective Materials employees. Seeks new ideas, methods, and practices that may enhance the internal communications. Evaluates communication items based on the Master Communication Plan.
- Oversees communications to protect intellectual property, represent APM in a manner that positively reflects the company values, continuously engage employees and protect the interests of customers and shareholders.
- Ensures compliance with Avient Protective Materials logo guidelines to protect the brand and image of the organization. Assists with the development of guidelines and communication plans for special initiatives (i.e. Safety Alignment, Advanced Manufacturing, etc).
- Serves as an active and contributing member of the Site Safety Committee and authors and edits articles for the newsletters.
- Maintains/updates television monitors and Avient Protective Materials Greenville intranet site with clear and timely information.
- Coordinates community involvement with non-profit organizations to fulfill APM's commitment to sustainability and corporate citizenship. Oversees the community budget to ensure that funds are allocated annually to organizations that add value to the quality of life in the community. Coordinates employee engagement in various non-profit organizations
- Serves as the Program Coordinator for Avient Protective Materials to encourage employee engagement at community functions such as United Way, March of Dimes, and Walk the World. Coordinates site celebrations and special employee incentives. Serve as a resource for special events such as Safety Days and Family Day.
- It is the responsibility of each employee to work in a safe and responsible manner in order to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
- Complies with all job-related safety, security and other training requirements.
- Maintain annual training requirements on hazardous waste by reviewing DYNPRO SHE DYN 653 and general awareness presentation. Specific job holders will complete more detailed training as well.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Operational Excellence Roles
- SAP Roles (as required)
Projects or Special Assignments
- Participates in communication task forces, corporate surveys, and focus groups to benefit the site and APM
- Maintain external relationships with key leaders and organizations in the community, e.g. United Way, Pitt County Schools, Chamber of Commerce
- Operational Excellence Roles
- SAP Roles (as required)
- Assigned as required.
Knowledge And Educational LevelBS/BA degree with four years relevant experience or AA/AS degree with three years relevant experience or HS diploma or equivalent with four years relevant experience.
Self starter, with high attention to detail
Required Level Of ExperiencesExcellent verbal communication
Excellent written communication
Excellent interpersonal skills
Problem Solving Skills RequiredAbility to formulate communication programs
CompetenciesEach position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.
Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (ehs&s) RequirementsAvient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.
Security includes physical security and cyber security.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Business Services
SALARY
$90k-114k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/13/2024
HEADQUARTERS
CARSON, CA
SIZE
7,500 - 15,000
REVENUE
$3B - $5B
INDUSTRY
Business Services
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