Coatings Operations Leader: 24/7 Plant

Avery Dennison Corporation; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive Healthcare

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a Coating Business Unit Manager for the Greenfield, IN site to lead 24/7 manufacturing operations across Coating and Finishing. You will direct shifts, drive safety, quality, and cost improvements as part of the Plant Leadership Team.

The role requires strong leadership, manufacturing experience, budgeting know-how, and a track record of mentoring front-line supervisors while delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of Operations/Manufacturing experience with 3+ years of manufacturing leadership.
• Demonstrated success in leading, mentoring, and developing individuals and cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of modern manufacturing, material flow, and continuous improvement strategies (e.g., ELS, Six Sigma, continuous flow, 5S).
• Strong financial acumen with a demonstrated understanding of financial systems, annual budgeting, and key operational cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and assist in day-to-day team operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, ensuring effective communication, workforce planning, and continuous operational coverage.
• Assist in establishing annual operating budgets for manufacturing and manage shift performance to review and resolve cost variances through effective corrective action plans.
• Direct and manage Shift Managers across Coating, Finishing, Shipping, and Material Handling in the administration and implementation of company policies, procedures, and performance management.
• Participate actively as a member of the Plant Leadership Team, mentoring front-line supervisors while supporting Safety, Quality, Service, Productivity, Cost, and Continuous Improvement (ELS/Six Sigma) programs.
• Serve as site safety champion by modeling appropriate safety behaviors, leading accident investigations, and collaborating with occupational health resources to manage return-to-work restrictions.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Budgeting

Continuous improvement

Six Sigma

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Avery Dennison is seeking a Coating Business Unit Manager for the Greenfield, IN site to lead 24/7 manufacturing operations across Coating and Finishing. You will direct shifts, drive safety, quality, and cost improvements as part of the Plant Leadership Team.

The role requires strong leadership, manufacturing experience, budgeting know-how, and a track record of mentoring front-line supervisors while delivering results in a fast-paced environment.