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Avery Dennison Coating Manager in Painesville, Ohio
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 34,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:
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
Job Description
Avery Dennison is seeking an Operations Manager to join the Performance Tapes North America Operations Team. The Operations Manager reports to the Plant Manager and directs the coating department in order to meet safety, quality, production, and cost objectives, balancing the day-to-day operations. You will also have temporary oversight of the compounding department. In this role, you will figure out and handle requirements for equipment, materials, and human resources in order for successful operation of the department. Our culture is one that is highly collaborative, fast-paced, and focused on safety, diversity, sustainability, and operational excellence.
In your role as Operations Manager, delivering on these responsibilities is critical to success:
Employee Development & Management
Lead, train and develop staff. Ensure annual goals are complete and communicated. Ensure performance management system is up to date and regular feedback is provided to staff members.
Monitor and evaluate team members, and manage performance where needed.
Attract, retain and develop 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.
Develop annual goals for department in concert with the site PLT to drive improvement in key operational metrics related to safety, quality, delivery and cost.
Establish annual goals and objectives for all team members. Provide routine performance feedback and coaching.
Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals.
Coordinate team efforts, build and lead a regional strategy and team operating plan.
Operations Management
Lead the adherence to all health, safety and environmental procedures ensuring that safety and environmental stewardship are employees’ top priorities.
Lead a safe operation of the business unit and comply with legal, legislative and corporate safety requirements.
Responsible for operational results. Drive execution of site improvement plans, help set operations improvement goals, ensure priorities and accountabilities are clear, provide resources and removes 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 Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) efforts.
Design and implement operational improvement strategies for safety, quality cost, training, inventory and services.
Ensure that manufacturing team members meet site goals and objectives.
Participate in the establishment of sites’ annual operating plans.
Plans, directs and coordinates the ordering and distribution of products, parts, and accessories. Ensures adequate and timely distribution of these elements to attain maximum sales potential consistent with good inventory control.
Understand and implement procedures related to the responsibilities of the department compliant with OSHA’s Process Safety Management and ISO 9001 requirements.
Ensure tracking and use of key performance indicators to promote improved operational and business results.
Interim oversight of the Compounding Department.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree required. Engineering degree preferred.
Demonstrated Operations Leadership experience and capability in lieu of degree may be considered.
Experience:
- 7+ years experience in chemical or solvent-based manufacturing operations position and experience leading non-exempt employees is required.
Required:
Leadership experience and demonstrated ability to lead, coach and build relationships while effectively setting boundaries.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop and grow individuals within the organization and prepare for higher level or more challenging roles.
Ability and willingness to adjust schedule to support 24/7 operations.
Dedication to a collaborative organization
Results driven with a focus on consistent improvement. Organized and logical with ability to prioritize and sort complex problems moving to root cause and final resolution.
Demonstrated organizational and project management skills with the ability to achieve results independently and through others.
Proficient understanding of financial systems and the key drivers within the manufacturing environment.
Preferred:
Knowledge of solvent Coating operations. Experience with continuous flow manufacturing preferred.
Blackbelt or Greenbelt Certification is highly preferred.
Experience with Lean / continuous flow manufacturing.
Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
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
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