Finishing Team Manager - 2nd Shift

Avery Dennison; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive Care Program

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a Finishing Team Manager to lead the 2nd shift finishing team at the Greenfield, Indiana facility. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements, while coaching team members and coordinating with cross-functional groups to resolve manufacturing challenges.

The role emphasizes Lean Sigma initiatives, SOP adherence, and a high-performance culture, with on-site responsibilities and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years in leadership and supervisory roles in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Ability to lead, coach, develop, and motivate a diverse team.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations systems and SOPs; proven results through delegation.
• Experience with Lean Sigma (ELS) and lean tools; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the 2nd shift finishing team to meet safety, quality, productivity, cost, and inventory targets.
• Champion Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) as a top priority and lead investigations and corrective actions.
• Drive manufacturing excellence through SOPs, standard work, cycle counts, and audits.
• Initiate and support Lean Sigma (ELS) continuous improvement activities and Kaizen events.
• Develop team members through coaching and cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Supervisory experience

Team coaching

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management/Engineering or related field

Job description

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

Inclusive Care Program: This no-cost program helps you find doctors who will treat you with dignity and respect and who are experienced in providing compassionate, high-quality LGBTQ+ healthcare.

Retirement Savings: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan. We encourage you to save as much as possible to meet your goals. 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.

Health Insurance: Avery Dennison offers healthcare and insurance options to support you and your family based on your personal needs. The following benefits largely become available to you starting your first day of employment.

Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison.

Job Description

About the role

As a Finishing Team Manager at Avery Dennison, 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 role, you will provide leadership for the 2nd shift finishing team, champion continuous improvement, and foster a high-performance culture at our Greenfield facility.

Key Responsibilities

This is an on-site position located at our Greenfield, Indiana facility.

Champion Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) as the top organizational priority by enforcing safety policies, ensuring full team participation in training, and leading incident investigations and corrective action plans.

Provide leadership and daily supervision for the 2nd shift finishing team, establishing a motivating work environment to meet and exceed facility safety, service, quality, productivity, cost, and inventory targets.

Drive manufacturing excellence by ensuring rigorous execution of standard operating procedures, standard work practices, cycle counts, quality standards, and safety/housekeeping audits.

Initiate, implement, and support Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) continuous improvement activities and Kaizen events to optimize manufacturing processes, improve operational efficiencies, and minimize scrap.

Oversee team member development through daily coaching, counseling, and performance evaluations, while collaborating across functional teams to troubleshoot process equipment and resolve manufacturing challenges.

Qualifications

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent required, alongside a minimum of 3 years of leadership, process improvement, and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and motivate a diverse team of talent while fostering a collaborative and accountable team culture.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations systems, processes, technology, and standard operating procedures, with a proven track record of achieving operational results through delegation and teamwork.

Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to identify root causes and implement corrective solutions, accompanied by effective organizational, time management, and project management abilities.

Familiarity with Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) and lean continuous improvement tools, supported by effective written, verbal, and active listening communication skills.

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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Pre-employment Screening Notice

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.