Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 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

The Coating Business Unit Manager role is focused on improving the performance of our coating department to achieve excellence in safety, quality, service, cost and people. Development and execution of departmental strategies which align with key business objectives is critical to this role. This role will work cross-functionally within Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Procurement. Ability to work cross-functionally and influence others are key in this role.

In your role delivering on these responsibilities is critical to success: 

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 team members.
• Monitor and evaluate team members, and adjust training where needed.
• Attract, retain and develop high potential talent.
• Act as a team role model and change-agent.
• Promote collaboration between operations, engineering and resource groups.

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 remove obstacles to ensure success.
• Provide leadership for continuous improvement. Promote and lead Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) activities to reduce variation and eliminate waste from plant products and processes.
• 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 clear within operations, provide resources and remove obstacles to ensure success.
• 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.
• Understand and implement ISO 9001:2015 standards and 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.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Engineering or a related field in combination with technical and operational experience. 

Experience: 

• 5+ years Operations/Manufacturing experience, with 3+ manufacturing leadership experience preferred.

Other:

• Leadership experience and demonstrated ability to lead, coach and build relationships while effectively managing boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal and communications 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 three-shift operations.
• Commitment to a team-oriented organization
• Results driven with a focus on continuous improvement. Organized and logical with ability to prioritize and sort complex problems moving to root cause and final resolution.
• Black Belt or Green Belt Certification desired

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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