Manufacturing Operations Manager

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.

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
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

The Operations Manager reports to the Plant Manager, and is responsible for the overall leadership of the production department’s  operational performance as it relates to its safety, quality, financial, service, and  employee relations success. The Operations Manager is a member of the site Leadership Team.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Employee Development & Management

• Ensure that operations team member goals are developed to allow team members to make a successful impact on the business goals and objectives and are clearly defined to drive individual and personal growth.

• Attract, retain and develop high potential talent.  Build a team capable of executing on organizational objectives.

• Model and promote the Corporation's Code of Business Conduct, Ethics and Values.

• Perform general management duties, exercising 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.

Operations Management Responsibilities

• Foster a culture where safety is a core value in daily operation and strive towards an accident-free workplace.

• Be a visible leader capable of engaging team members at all levels of the organization.

• Works collaboratively with the Plant Leadership Team to resolve challenges/concerns.

• Create a vision and operating strategy/plan for the production department

• 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.

• Leads collaboration with other functional areas to help resolve issues and improve manufacturing processes.

• Successfully implement annual and long-term financial and business plans (safety, service, organization, financial and inventory).

• Ensure that manufacturing team members meet site goals and objectives.

• Develop Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures (OGSM) for assigned area and confirm linkage to global business strategies.

• Understand and implement ISO 9001  procedures related to the role and responsibilities of the Operations Manager position.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (chemical or mechanical preferred); will consider non-degreed with extensive chemical industry experience

• 10+ years experience in a manufacturing environment (prefer chemical industry)

• Strong knowledge and experience in a Process Safety Management (PSM)-regulated manufacturing environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing individuals and teams.

• Must regard safety as a core value; must serve as role model for other employees and ensure adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures.

• Strong knowledge and experience with the ISO 9000 Quality System. 

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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