Avery Dennison

Packaging And Containers

OperationsManager

Greenfield, Indiana, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Operations Manager at Avery Dennison. Skills: Operations Management, People Leadership, Continuous Improvement. Supervise operations teams directly in attaining production, safety, quality, service, productivity, cost reduction, and other department goals. Determine operational requirements for equipment, materials, process flow, staffing, and scheduling to optimize daily facility operations”

What You'll Achieve.

meet safety, quality, production, and cost reduction objectives; optimize daily facility operations; promote improved operational and business results; build capability

Industry & Context.

Packaging And Containers

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years of experience in an operations or manufacturing environment, 5+ years of direct manufacturing leadership and people management experience, Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop individuals, building cross-functional relationships, effectively managing boundaries, interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and active listening), flexibility to adjust schedules to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation

Nice to Have

MBA or advanced degree, Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification

What You'll Do.

Supervise operations teams directly in attaining production

and other department goals

Determine operational requirements for equipment

and scheduling to optimize daily facility operations

Lead the implementation and execution of site continuous improvement and Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) initiatives to promote improved operational and business results

and develop staff by establishing clear goals

providing regular feedback

and conducting performance evaluations to build capability

Participate in establishing annual operating plans

manage department operating budgets

ensure compliance with local regulations and corporate policies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

building cross-functional relationships

Communication Scope

interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and active listening)

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