Provides packaging, structural sheet/rollstock, and specialty polymer products across multiple industries.
Drive process improvement, safety, and compliance for acrylic sheet manufacturing.
1 months ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Stamford, CT
Onsite
Company Size
2,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Plastic Manufacturing
Custom Plastic Solutions
Thermoforming
Plastic Extrusion
Packaging Solutions
Design Engineering
Custom Molding
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Transportation
Healthcare & Medical
Aerospace
Role
Description
process ownership
process data
operational excellence
lean initiatives
yield improvement
ehs reporting
Ensures that all EHS reporting is completed timely and accurately. This includes required government, agency and other reporting.
Ownership of plant’s primary processes (e.g., cell casting, coating, annealing, mixing, etc.) in support of Company and plant goals and objectives.
Evaluate and recommend material and formulation improvements, including cycle optimizations by working closely with process operators and the R&D Lab personnel.
Key member of the team that drives Safety, Compliance and Process improvement throughout the Stamford facility.
Ensure that programs exist and are followed for all necessary employee monitoring and testing requirements are performed appropriately. Ensure compliance to IH – hearing tests, air sampling, etc.
Responsible / accountable to ensure site project activity is completed in compliance with all applicable regulatory, site and corporate requirements.
Responsible / accountable to ensure equipment and facilities are installed and maintained in compliance with all applicable regulatory, site and corporate requirements.
Drive Lean Concepts within the plant and work closely with other departments and support resources to ensure the success of this effort.
Collect and maintain primary process operating conditions for specific products to ensure repeatability.
Optimize process performance through the use of Operational Excellence tools and techniques.
Collaborate with Operations Management to define goals, objectives, and projects related to yield improvement, labor optimization, conversion cost reduction, product quality and compliance.
Accountable for compliance with all applicable regulatory, plant and corporate EHS and related policies and procedures. Develops and maintains safety systems, policies, and procedures for the Stamford site.
Requirements
bs engineering
3+ years
lean sixsigma
sap
microsoft office
leadership
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).
BS Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences or equivalent.
3 years of experience in equipment and process development, implementation and support in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to write operational and project reports, correspondence, and policies and procedures.
Outstanding leadership characteristics and drive for data driven results.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as EHS standards, operating manuals, maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and government regulations.
Knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.
Able to plan and execute trials to drive out waste and reduce variation as well as make process evaluations and drive improvements.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization including internal and external associates (including project presentations in group settings).
Analytical and mathematical skills necessary to collect, interpret, and act on process trials and activities.
Operational Excellence training, and/or certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, ISO) preferred.
Experience using SAP or other manufacturing enterprise systems would be desirable.
Benefits
Company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs.
401(k) with a strong matching program.
11 paid holidays.
120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date).
Medical, Dental, & Vision.
Flexible spending accounts.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
$393 million deal
Value of M&A deal
The merger between PolyOne and Spartech in 2013 expanded PolyOne's specialty plastics business significantly.
2017 spin-off
Year of corporate restructure
The company was spun off from PolyOne, re-establishing its identity under the Spartech name.
Reclaimed its heritage under the Spartech name, reconnecting with decades-old customer loyalty and regional manufacturing roots.
Roots trace back to a merger that expanded PolyOne’s specialty plastics capabilities.
Operates manufacturing facilities across North America, producing materials for diverse applications from food packaging to aerospace.
Transitioned from prior operating challenges to establish efficiencies, supported by private-equity growth capital.
Reinvested in specialty products like PETG, Royalite™, and prototyping technologies despite plant closures and realignments.
Differentiates through custom polymer expertise, responsive service, and high-performance materials for industrial sectors.
Culture + Values
We are in the business of constant innovation and improvement.
Our mission is clear: To provide the best possible solution for our customer.
By offering a more diverse range of products and materials;
By sourcing most of our raw materials in the United States;
By operating facilities closer to our customers.
Committed to not only finding and delivering the better plastic solution, but becoming it.
Dedicated to operational excellence: Total Safety Environment, streamlined material management, Total Quality commitment.
Guided by our core purpose and promise To Make It Better.
Thought leadership through The World Made Better™ initiative: transparency on plans and progress.
Environment + Sustainability
100% Recyclable
Customer Trim
100% recyclable customer trim available, with substrates integrating 100% recycled content in closed-loop systems.
50% Recycled PETG
Certified Materials
SCS-certified materials with over 50% recycled PETG content, ensuring sustainable material use.
Three Products
Recycled Content Certification
Three building/construction products renewed with over 50% recycled content certification in 2022.
Core to our DNA: sustainability, environment, social and governance issues at the very center of our focus.
Committed to being a careful and prudent leader in managing plastic’s benefits and impacts.
Increase capabilities in regrind and recyclability, including closed‑loop recycling programs.
Use of greener materials: recycled PET, PVC‑free packaging, bio‑based/compostable materials, HFOs in cold storage.
Material efficiency solutions: Polycast® security barrier uses less material; lenticular tail‑light line reduces LED bulbs; lightweight EV components.
Operational goals: improve air quality, reduce/reuse water and waste, manage hazardous materials, mitigate climate change.
Net‑zero target: (not publicly disclosed) — no net‑zero date specified.
Inclusion & Diversity
No publicly disclosed DEI strategy or goals on PolyOne/Spartech site.
LinkedIn presence does not provide structured DEI metrics or gender statistics.
No specific gender‑related workforce data or targets found in company disclosures.