Operations Manager - job 1 of 2

About Avery Dennison

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.

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 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.

• 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 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 ELS efforts.

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

• Drive execution of site improvement plans, help set operations improvement goals, ensure priorities and accountabilities are always clear within operations, provide resources and remove obstacles to ensure success.

• Analyze and draw information for long-term strategic change and improvement.

• Oversee the practice of all 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.

• 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 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 purchase of 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 modification 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.

• Plans, coordinates and schedules the maintenance employees.

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

• Maintains 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 Maintenance Manager position. 

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

• Focus on improving more complex performance through ELS efforts.

• 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 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 strategy, 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.

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.

The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $120,000 / year.

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.  

AVERY DENNISON IS EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK:
We not only embrace change… we drive it. We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests. We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, embedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer: 

• Workplace Flexibility 
• Structured learning and development 
• Mentoring program 
• Competitive total rewards

We look forward to receiving your application.

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. information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.