Finishing Value Stream Manager

Avery Dennison Corporation; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive Care

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation in Peachtree City, GA, is seeking a Finishing Value Stream Manager focused on enhancing the coating department's safety, quality, service, and cost. You will develop and execute departmental strategies and work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to drive performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and 5+ years of manufacturing operations leadership, with strong communication and Lean Six

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field is required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience.
• Experience coaching frontline supervisors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• This on-site role focuses on finishing operations performance across safety, quality, service, cost, and people.
• Lead strategic planning for long-term improvement of the Finishing center and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide the finishing operations system with performance metrics and operating expectations to meet goals.
• Promote Enterprise Lean Sigma and Six Sigma projects to reduce waste and costs.
• Coach frontline supervisors and foster cross-functional collaboration across plant departments.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma Black Belt

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 .

Benefits

• Inclusive Care: Our member service team will help you find the quality care you need.
• 401(k) Plan: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan.
• Paid Holidays: You receive 13 paid holidays each year as determined by local management.
• 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

The Finishing Value Stream Manager role is focused on improving the performance of our coating department to achieve excellence in safety, quality, service, cost, and people. Development and execution of departmental strategies that align with key business objectives is critical to this role. This role will work cross-functionally within Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Procurement to influence others and drive operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• This position is an on-site role.
• Promote safety as the most important value in the organization, providing leadership and direction to maintain a safe and compliant manufacturing operation at all times.
• Lead strategic planning and visioning processes for the long-term improvement of the Finishing center, ensuring the business unit consistently meets customer needs and expectations.
• Provide the finishing operations system with performance measurement tools and operating expectations to meet critical safety, quality, service, and cost goals.
• Promote and lead Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) and Six Sigma continuous improvement activities to reduce process variation, eliminate waste, and drive cost reductions.
• Ensure the continuous development and coaching of frontline supervisors through effective communication and the performance review process, while fostering cross-functional collaboration across plant departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering field or Bachelor’s degree preferred, with significant proven leadership in manufacturing environments required.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing operations role with demonstrated experience leading non-exempt employees.
• Leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and grow individuals within the organization while effectively managing boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a proven track record of working collaboratively and cross-functionally to influence others.
• Results-driven mindset focused on continuous improvement and root-cause problem solving; knowledge of continuous flow manufacturing or hot melt coating operations and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.

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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