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John Midea

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Senior Vice President, Global Operations at PolyOne
📍 Greater Cleveland, United States

John Midea is the Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Process Improvement at Avient, where he leads initiatives in manufacturing, safety, and acquisition integration. His career includes CEO and COO roles at various manufacturing firms, showcasing his expertise in business turnarounds and strategic growth. He earned a BS from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from Northwesterns Kellogg School of Management.

His connection to the United States Naval Academy is a significant part of his background, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering. He appears to maintain connections with fellow alumni, reflecting a lasting affiliation with the institution and its network outside of his direct corporate responsibilities.

Unique Fact: He began his career with a degree in Marine Engineering from the United States Naval Academy before moving into corporate leadership.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President, Global Operations
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Cleveland, United States
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Operational Excellence
He leads Avient's global operational excellence initiatives, including manufacturing process improvement, Lean Six Sigma training, and global sourcing and logistics.
M&A Integration
His role explicitly includes acquisition integration. He was appointed Integration Leader for PolyOne's major acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch in 2020.
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Career

Work history

2-2015
Senior Vice President, Global Operations
PolyOne
8-2012 - 10-2014
Chief Executive Officer
Resco Products, Inc.
6-2008 - 7-2012
President & Chief Operating Officer
Ennis Traffic Safety Solutions
11-2005 - 6-2008
Vice President
The Valspar Corporation
1-2002 - 10-2005
General Manager
The Valspar Corporation
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PolyOne Announces Leadership Appointments. Featured in PR Newswire
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PolyOne Hires John Midea As Senior Vice President, Global Operations and Process Improvement. Featured in Coatings World
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Education
1997 - 1999
MBA
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
1983 - 1987
BS
United States Naval Academy
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