Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

Employee Development & Management

Train and provide development opportunities for staff. Ensure annual goals are complete and communicated. Ensure Global Performance Management System is up to date and regular feedback is provided to staff members

Monitor and evaluate team members and adjust training where needed

Attract, retain and development high potential talent

Model and promote the Corporation's Code of Business Ethics and Values

Perform general management duties, exercising usual authority concerning staff, performance appraisals, promotions and terminations. Responsible for training and development of subordinate staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies

Act as a team role model and change-agent

Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals

Coordinate team efforts, create and manage a regional strategy and team operating plan

Operations Management

Responsible for operational results. Drive execution of site improvement plans, help set operations improvement goals, ensure priorities and accountabilities are clear, provide resources and remove obstacles to ensure success

Analyze and draw information for long-term strategic change and improvement for multiple teams/shifts

Lead significant projects and improvement initiatives, scheduling and planning, budgeting and control

Focus on improving more complex performance through ELS efforts

Design and implement operational improvement strategies for safety, cost, quality, training, inventory and services

Oversee the practice of health and safety procedures, ensuring that safety is employees' top priority

Lead a safe operation of the business unit and comply with legal, legislative and corporate safety requirements

Ensure that manufacturing team members meet site goals and objectives

Participate in the establishment of sites' annual operating plans

Plan, direct and coordinate the ordering and distribution of products, parts and accessories. Ensure adequate and timely distribution of these elements to attain maximum sales potential consistent with good inventory control

Understand and implement ISO 9000 procedures related to the role and responsibilities of the Operations Manager position

Ensure tracking and use of key performance indicators to promote improved operational and business results

Maintenance Focus

Ensures maximum efficient operations of facilities and equipment, as well as the care of all grounds and support equipment, through the direction of a technical support staff made up of supervisors, technicians, custodians, and the necessary outside technical and non-technical support services

Plans, coordinates and supervises machine and/or building maintenance schedules and activities

Drive execution of maintenance improvement plans, help set operations improvement goals, ensure priorities and accountabilities are clear, provide resources and removes obstacles to ensure success

Recommends equipment medication for upgrades

Sets priorities for projects and work orders

Enforces safety and housekeeping practices

May assist with or oversee engineering design and construction of new facilities, or alterations or modifications of existing facilities

Plan, coordinates and schedules the maintenance employees

Coordinates all ordering of parts and services that will maintain or improve the machine/facility cost effectively

Maintain a highly organized inventory of files, parts and shop area

Understands and implements those ISO 9000 procedures that relate to the role and responsibilities of the Maintaince Manger position

Analyze and draw information for long-term strategic change and improvement for multiple team/shifts

Focus on improving more complex performance through ELS efforts

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred

6 years Operations/Manufacturing experience with 4 manufacturing leadership experience preferred

Demonstrated successful experience in leading and managing individuals and teams

Knowledge of team sports, label and/or graphic manufacturing industry is preferred

Working knowledge of modern manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies (e.g. ELS, continuous flow, cellular, etc.) and the ability to integrate those into the operation

Demonstrated understanding of financial systems and the key drivers within the manufacturing environment

Strong organizational skills in stratgey, communication at all levels and execution

Strong leadership skills, ability to lead, contribute, and influence others in a team-based organization

Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and function specific software

Excellent organizational and people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled