TechnologyLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Multiple Rotational Assignments | R&D Team & Location Variety Executive Exposure | Vibrant, Fast-Paced Environment

PROGRAM BENEFITS

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Making a Difference

Global Operations

Innovation

Elvis CudjoeJoined PolyOne 2017

• Helped develop a new oxygen scavenger barrier technology for PET packaging and non-halogenated flame retardants for TPE applications

• Currently: Sr. R&D Engineer in the CAI business unit

John SwansonJoined PolyOne 2016

• Helped develop non-halogen flame retardant materials for transportation and research into wire and cable product lines

• Currently: Sr. R&D Engineer for lubricated and wear-resistant formulations

Color Additives & Inks

SpecialtyEngineered

MaterialsPackagingCorporate

Technology

Challenge Accepted.

Specialized Polymer Solutions

Publicly Traded on NYSE

DEVELOP GREAT LEADERS

5,000+ Employees Worldwide

10 Consecutive Years of EPS Growth

$2.9B in Sales

CORPORATE TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

WHY POLYONE:

At PolyOne, we strive for a culture of trust and engagement. Our associates are leading

company initiatives such as Lead by Women, HYPE and Pride at PolyOne to advance diversity

in professional and personal development. We also provide our associates with robust

development programs such as PolyOne Academy, Lean Six Sigma, and various leadership

workshops to allow for career growth in a variety of ways. With workplace flexibility, health and

wellness programs, casual dress days, flex Fridays, and paid time off for community service, we

are committed to building upon our positive momentum.

At PolyOne, 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.

WHO WE ARE:

PolyOne Corporation (NYSE:POL), is an award-winning workplace because of the value we

place on our people and their contributions through recognition programs, competitive pay,

community service, and opportunities to grow professionally and personally. We have a proven

track record of promoting from within by providing unique leadership development and training

opportunities.

We are a $2.9 billion world-class, global provider of specialty and sustainable polymer solutions

with our materials used in everyday products ranging from sports equipment to medical devices

to electronics and more. With approximately 5,700 global associates and 60+ facilities around

the world, we collaborate closely with our customers to achieve their most pressing design,

material science and sustainability goals. If you like to be challenged in a fast-paced,

collaborative environment and to work with top, innovative talent, then PolyOne is the ideal

company for you to make an impact and build your career.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Corporate Technology Leadership Development Program accelerates professional

development by placing high caliber Ph.D. graduates on multiple PolyOne R&D Teams. This

two year program consists of two (2) twelve-month, or three (3) nine-month rotational

assignments and provides hands on roles that will help you gain experience in technology and

leadership philosophy while providing technical, functional and leadership skills training. These

teams develop and support a wide range of projects that enable the critical processes of

PolyOne businesses.

Rotational assignments will vary depending on the skills of the candidate hired, and may include

foundational R&D and applied product or process development directed toward any of

PolyOne’s technical platforms. During each phase of their assignment they will establish

relationships with peers and leaders, learn fundamentals and be provided feedback from the

program manager. Upon completion of the program, individuals will be placed in a full time role

within PolyOne that best suits their personal and professional goals and matches the business

needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Actively interface with business and technology leaders to develop custom polymer

formulations and / or processes adhering to customer specifications, quality

requirements, and operational goals and standards.

Contribute to product platform development through the application of statistical

experimental design, product testing, and data analysis.

Perform literature and patent searches to guide experimentation.

Partner with manufacturing resources to develop test methods and establish quality

controls for new materials / processes.

Support marketing and sales through development of product and application data.

Summarize experimental strategies and data analysis in written reports and

presentations for communication with peers, customers, and various levels of

management.

Collaborate in cross-functional projects across business units.

Develop Lean Six Sigma (LSS) capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Material Science or

Physics, with a focus on polymer materials development, structure-property

relationships, or polymer processing.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Demonstrated project management capability.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Motivated with a passion to succeed.

PolyOne Corporation is a drug free workplace. PolyOne 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.