Continuous Improvement Engineer

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. 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 carry or display information that improves 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. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

The Avery Dennison Identification Solutions group is looking for an Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering team at our site in Miamisburg, Ohio. As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will have the opportunity to lead and execute cost savings projects that are directly tied to key strategic goals for the business. 

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will have the opportunity to make an impact by:

• Promoting safety as the most important value in the organization by contributing through training, process improvement and other environmental, health, and safety responsibilities

• Documenting standard processes and procedures for implementation and training

• Developing and implementing production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost efficient manner

• Providing support to manufacturing to resolve production and quality issues that arise on a day-to-day basis

• Working with machine repair team members to analyze root cause and define corrective actions for future preventive maintenance

• Conducting technical inspections of complex machines

• Recommending and implementing improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters

• Partnering with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager to develop and execute projects that are a part of the Identifications Enterprise Lean Sigma journey

• Managing special projects; which could include supplier relationships, production performance management, sustainability, and other ad hoc projects

• Setting project schedules by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and solving problems

• Optimizing direct and indirect manufacturing labor and in-plant material flow through the use of industrial engineering methods including line balancing, time studies, as well as both in-plant and external material flow

• Develop, lead implementation, train, and maintain plantwide 6S system

• Develop, train, and maintain plantwide Production System

• Identify and lead continuous improvement activities, including all types of Kaizen projects.

• Gather and analyze data from varied sources to determine appropriate improvement tasks and effectiveness of solutions

• Designing and planning equipment layouts

To set you up for success in this role, Avery Dennison requires the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (Engineering, Mechanical/Industrial) or 2-4 years of experience in an engineering function in a manufacturing environment

• Six sigma green belt certification, black belt preferred

• Experience leading diverse teams through challenging projects 

• Ability to and experience with planning a Continuous Improvement event from start to finish

• Excellent math and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and organization skills with an emphasis on detail

• Understanding of process documentation and improvement

• Proficiency with applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office and Google Apps (mail, docs, sheets, slides, forms)

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed in this role are as follows:

• Working experience in Oracle E-Business Suite R12

• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D for facility layout planning

• High-energy, self-directed, self-starter

• Ability to execute multiple projects with minimal supervision

• Ability to work comfortably in a dynamic, fast-paced, and matrixed organization

• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements

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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