Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products and solutions, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2021 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
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

We are looking for a Coating Team Manager, where you will maintain and improve the safety, quality, service, cost and culture on the shift as well as provide leadership to Coating operations by leading all aspects of day-to-day production and performance of 17+ direct reports, all assigned to your designated shift. The position requires good communication skills with a diverse workforce and other members of the production leadership team, prioritize work, problem solve, and to make timely and effective decisions to resolve any issues that prevent the company from meeting its goals and objectives. This is a highly visible role located in Painesville Ohio, reporting to the Coating Operations Manager. Being skilled as a dynamic teammate with Lean Manufacturing experience and the ability to rally and empower people will be strongly preferred.

This position will work a 2-2-3 shift schedule from 7p-7a.

In this important role you will be responsible for:

1. Lead Employee Performance And Development

• Conduct performance reviews with employees and set development and training plans
• Reporting and conducting disciplinary action
• Ensure employees have vital skills and schedule training as necessary to fill gaps
• Establish succession plans for key roles within the shift
• Monitor attendance records, vacation schedules and payroll
• Ensure consistent application of policies
• Participate in employee selection and hiring

2. Drive Continuous Improvement

• Lead MDI process for Coating, including facilitating Tier I reviews, updating metrics and driving daily improvement actions for safety, cost, losses, quality and productivity
• Identify cost reduction opportunities
• Communicate and implement Corrective Actions resulting from customer complaints and internally found opportunities
• Find opportunities to optimize allocation of resources and labor
• Communicate cross functionally and with other shifts to maintain optimum safety, productivity and quality
• Lead Kaizen events and support 5S initiatives
• As member of the manufacturing leadership team: develop, supervise and improve department metrics

3. Provide Direction During The Shift

• Minimum of 50% of the shift spent on the manufacturing floor
• Assign operators to machines, handle break schedule
• Resolve conflicts and issues that arise to include but not limited to production, staffing, and quality; assign resources as necessary
• Oversee and guide the troubleshooting of a variety of technical problems with assistance from tooling, maintenance, distribution and other functional areas as needed
• Provide leadership in times of emergency, evacuation or employee injuries

4. Routine Responsibilities

• Facilitate investigation process and complete reporting for any incidents on your shift
• Conduct audits on shift employee performance including entries within QIS, ARSC and MFGpro, and 5S processes
• Perform shift leader responsibilities as outlined within EHS and PSM procedures (e.g., Emergency Response, Hot Work, Line Break, MOC, etc.)

Required:

• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. 
• 6+ years experience in a manufacturing environment including safety, performance management, training and development, timekeeping/payroll issues and coaching.
• Ability to work with people to achieve objectives and build a collaborative atmosphere.

Preferred:

• Bachelor Degree
• Experience within manufacturing, ISO 9000, TS 16949, Lean or Six Sigma.

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. If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440)534-6000 or [email protected] to discuss reasonable accommodations.