Finishing Team Manager

Avery Dennison; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation Days

Job summary

Avery Dennison in Greenfield, Indiana, is seeking a Finishing Team Manager to lead the shift, drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements on the production floor. You will develop your team and champion Manufacturing Excellence while meeting site goals.

Responsibilities include enforcing safety policies, coaching team members, performing performance reviews, and supporting Kaizen events and Lean Sigma initiatives to improve processes and outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 3+ years leadership and supervision in manufacturing.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and achieve operational results through delegation and teamwork.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations systems and lean Sigma principles.
• Strong problem-solving, time management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and professional behavior.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets.
• Provide motivational leadership and recognition for performance.
• Drive operational improvements to increase safety, engagement, quality, and productivity.
• Oversee coaching, performance reviews, and Kaizen events.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Supervisory experience

Lean Sigma

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field

Tools

LEAN Sigma tools

Manufacturing systems knowledge (MES/ERP)

Job description

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Benefits:

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care: Expert, whole-health care regardless of gender identity.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Avery Dennison offers healthcare and insurance options to support you and your family based on your personal needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Paid Vacation Days: You start with 10 vacation days in your first year on the job.

Job Description

As a Finishing Team Manager, you will lead efforts to ensure customer satisfaction while achieving business objectives regarding Safety, Employee Engagement, Quality, Productivity, Process Improvement and Cost-effectiveness within your assigned shift and department. In this position, you will serve as a key operational leader driving Manufacturing Excellence and team development on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

• This is an on-site position located at our facility in Greenfield, Indiana.
• Promote safety as the most important value in the organization by actively enforcing all Environmental, Health and Safety policies/ procedures, ensuring participation of team members in required safety training, and leading or participating in the investigation and implementation of corrective action plans for all safety incidents.
• Provide leadership for the shift by creating a motivating environment for team members to meet and exceed facility goals for safety, service, quality, productivity, cost, and inventory control targets while recognizing and rewarding outstanding performance as needed.
• Initiate, implement, and support effective operational improvements to promote safety, increase employee engagement, improve quality, minimize scrap, and increase productivity.
• Ensure execution of standard operating procedures, standard work, quality standards, cycle counts, and safety/housekeeping audits while engaging in technical problem solving and troubleshooting activities associated with process equipment and/or product performance.
• Oversee daily activities of team members including coaching, counseling, and corrective action processes, conducting regular performance reviews, and leading, facilitating, and participating in Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) continuous improvement activities and Kaizen events.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and a minimum of 3 years leadership, process improvement and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required (Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering or a related field preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, support, develop a diverse team of talent, achieve operational results, and accomplish work through delegation and teamwork.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations systems (best practices), processes, and technology, along with familiarization with ELS (Continuous Improvement) principles and knowledge of lean sigma tools.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and effectively problem-solve issues, implement solutions to prevent recurring problems, and exhibit effective time management, project management, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, active listening), professional behavior, and the ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements of this position and Production Operators work processes as needed.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status.

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