Avery Dennison Jobs

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

REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES:  Activities and duties will vary depending upon the functional area assigned.  Activities may include, but are not limited to:

General:

• Performs the same or similar duties of the employees more than 20% of the time.  Leads the team, but does not have direct reports.

• Applies advanced skills to the position or specialization.

• Designated a “Lead” or “Working Supervisor”

• Orients, trains, assigns and checks the work of junior level employees. 

• Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity. 

• Independently resolves advanced questions and problems by referring to established procedures and policies.  Rarely refers to a higher level.

• Works independently; receives minimal guidance. 

• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals.  

Leading:

• Monitor and evaluate team members, and adjust training where needed.

• Act as a team role model and change-agent.

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

• Acting as liaison, represents the Team in general interfacing with the rest of the organization. 

• May provide input to management regarding individual team member performance. 

Operations

• Maintain quality control processes to ensure products/services meet quality standards; lead implementation of process improvements.

• Translate goals into team priorities and respond to production needs. 

• Assist Manager with production flow, staffing schedule and resources to budget and plan. 

• Communicate and monitor key operational metrics.

• Ensure best practices and standard operating procedures are being followed by conducting frequent business audits.

• Follow the Employee Handbook; obtain approval from the production manager for any exceptions.

• Ensure that all reports follow the Standard Operating Conditions and training instructions.

• Collaborate with other functional areas to resolve problems and develop improved manufacturing processes.

• Provide leadership for team-based continuous improvement projects.

• Make efforts to reduce manufacturing waste and process complexity.

• Assist as needed with maintaining all timekeeping, overtime and vacation records and schedules.

• Analyze and draw information for daily operational needs and improvement for the team.  Provide prompt problem solving for key issues.

• Responsible for key operational measures within the business unit (service, quality, productivity, cost, safety).

• Supervises the daily work schedules of employees involved in performing a combination of:HP and Screen Printing, Calendaring, LaseX, Wedding, Guillotine, Inspection, Packaging, Shipping, receiving, loading and unloading, stacking, picking, packing and palletizing finished products. Determines space requirements for storage and schedules delivery and distribution of products, parts, and accessories to achieve distribution objectives and meet customer requirements. Prepares and analyzes WIP reports to identify slow-moving and/or order priorities. 

• Cultivates and reinforces appropriate group values, norms, and behaviors. Identifies and analyzes problems, plans, tasks, and solutions. 

• Represents the team, presenting team suggestions and recommendations on processes and procedures in accordance with organization cost, quality, and productivity goals. 

• Maintain quality control processes to ensure products/services meet quality standards; lead implementation of process improvements. 

• Ensure best practices and standard operating procedures are being followed by conducting frequent business audits.

• Lead 5S activities, housekeeping, and recycling programs.  Lead the efforts to create a safety conscious environment; be actively involved in safety initiatives.  Lead monthly safety meetings and daily safety huddles.

• Collaborate with other functional areas to resolve problems and develop improved manufacturing processes.  Make efforts to reduce manufacturing waste and process complexity

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.  

• 5+ years directly related experience with 1+ year team leader or equivalent experience preferred.

• Subject matter expert in area(s) assigned.

• Strong ability to lead, train and coach a diverse team of individuals performing a variety of tasks.

• Ability to think ahead, anticipate problems, make decisions and take appropriate action.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience leading continuous improvement efforts and knowledge on ELS Operating Principles.

• Excellent customer focus necessary.

• Good coordination, planning, written and verbal communication skills.

• Operational knowledge of applicable systems.

• Printing process experience preferred

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.

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