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
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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.