Finishing Team Manager - C-Shift (Nights)

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and improve the customer experience. Serving 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.

About the role

Lead efforts to ensure customer satisfaction while achieving business objectives regarding Safety, Employee Engagement, Quality, Productivity, Process Improvement, and Cost-effectiveness within your assigned shift and department.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Promote safety as the most important value in the organization by actively enforcing all Environmental, Health, and Safety policies/procedures and ensuring participation of team members in required safety training. Lead and/or participate in investigation and implementation of corrective action plans for all safety incidents.
• Leadership: Provide leadership for the shift by creating a motivating environment for team members to meet and exceed facility goals for safety, service, quality, productivity, cost, and inventory control targets. Recognize and reward outstanding performance as needed. Plan, organize, lead, and control resources through effective systems. Charter and engage employee teams to achieve objectives.
• Operations and Process Improvements: Initiate, implement, and support effective operational improvements to promote safety, increase employee engagement, improve quality, minimize scrap, and increase productivity.
• Manufacturing Excellence: Ensure execution of standard operating procedures, standard work, quality standards, cycle counts, safety/housekeeping audits, etc. Engage in technical problem-solving and troubleshooting activities associated with process equipment and/or product performance. Lead or participate in projects focused on optimizing manufacturing processes, production capabilities, and efficiencies.
• Employee Development: Oversee daily activities of team members including coaching, counseling, and corrective action processes. Conduct regular performance reviews with team members and incorporate meaningful feedback on their performance and personal development. Collaborate with technical, financial, and materials support teams in resolving problems and developing improved manufacturing processes. Lead, facilitate, and participate in Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) continuous improvement activities and Kaizen events.

Requirements

• High School diploma and a minimum of 3 years leadership, process improvement, and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, support, and develop a diverse team of talent.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations systems (best practices), processes, and technology.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve operational results and accomplish work through delegation and teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and effectively problem-solve issues, implementing solutions to prevent recurring problems.
• Demonstrated effective time management, project management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to promote and protect Avery Dennison Values of Integrity, Courage, External Focus, Diversity, Sustainability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, active listening) and professional behavior.
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements of this position.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of Production Operators work processes and equipment as needed.
• Familiarization with ELS (Continuous Improvement) principles and knowledge of lean sigma tools.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays