Maintenance Team Manager

Avery Dennison; Avery Terrace (OH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a Maintenance Team Manager to lead our Painesville, Ohio Films Facility. You will plan and direct maintenance activities, directing technicians and staff with a focus on safety, reliability, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement.

Lead a high-performing team, drive TPM/5S, manage maintenance schedules and CMMS, and collaborate with suppliers to optimize costs and equipment longevity. This on-site role emphasizes strong leadership and technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field (e.g., Engineering).
• 6+ years of operational experience required, with 3–5 years in plant maintenance or engineering leadership.
• Deep technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including PLCs, motor controls, and automation.
• Proven leadership competencies to display agility, collaboration, and accountability; conflict resolution skills.
• Familiarity with Lean principles (ELS), OSHA PSM, ISO 9000, and proficiency in MS Office, Google Platform, CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct maintenance team activities to resolve safety, quality, and production issues.
• Lead safety initiatives: monthly meetings, daily huddles, and ensure compliance with Mechanical Integrity Program (OSHA PSM).
• Develop high-performing, diverse team through coaching, training, and feedback via the Global Performance Management System.
• Drive TPM, 5S, and preventive maintenance; manage CMMS work orders and spare parts inventory to minimize costs.
• Forge relationships with maintenance peers and external suppliers to optimize service contracts and equipment longevity.
• Support capital projects and facility modifications; provide guidance on process stability and waste reduction.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

PLCs & automation

Lean principles

OSHA PSM

CMMS (Agility/MP2)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Google Platform

CMMS (Agility/MP2)

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 .

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

Inclusive Healthcare Support: Anthem Inclusive Care is a no-cost program that helps lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) members find medical doctors and behavioral healthcare professionals who will treat them 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, offering 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.

Healthcare & Insurance: We offer choice PPO, high deductible, variable copay, and HMO medical plan options where the larger portion of plan costs is paid by the Company, alongside core and high dental PPO options and comprehensive vision coverage starting on 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:

Avery Dennison is seeking a Maintenance Team Manager to lead our Painesville, Ohio Films Facility. In this role, you will plan and direct the activities of the maintenance team, providing critical manufacturing support to resolve safety, quality, and production issues. You will serve as a grounded leader and change-agent, providing direction to maintenance technicians and technical staff with a dedicated focus on Safety, Reliability, Planned and Predictive Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

This position is an on-site role located at our facility in Painesville, OH.

Promote safety as the primary value by leading monthly safety meetings, daily huddles, and ensuring the Mechanical Integrity Program complies with OSHA PSM guidelines.

Build and develop a high-performing, diverse team by providing coaching, training, and regular feedback through the Global Performance Management System while managing work schedules and driving accountability for results.

Lead the implementation of TPM, 5S, and preventive maintenance schedules to lessen downtime, while managing the CMMS work order system and spare parts inventory to minimize operating costs.

Forge strategic relationships with maintenance peers across the Avery Dennison network and partner with outside suppliers to optimize service contracts and equipment longevity.

Assist with capital projects, facility modifications, and provide technical guidance for process stability, capacity utilization, and waste reduction.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field (e.g., Engineering).

6+ years of operational experience required, with 3–5 years of demonstrated success in a plant maintenance or engineering leadership role.

Deep technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including PLCs, motor controls, and automation.

Proven leadership competencies to Display Agility, Champion Collaboration, and Deliver Results, with demonstrated skill in resolving conflicts.

Familiarity with Lean principles (ELS), OSHA PSM, ISO 9000 procedures, and strong computer proficiency in MS Office, Google Platform, and CMMS (such as Agility or MP2).

Additional Information

Pay Transparency:

The salary range for this position is $73,300 - $112,448 / year. The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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.