Manufacturing Operations Lead | Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Avery Dennison; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive Healthcare

401(k) Retirement Savings

Life Insurance Protection

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking an Operations Manager to lead multiple shift teams at our Miamisburg, OH site, focusing on safety, quality, and cost-reduction initiatives. The role reports to the Plant Manager and emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, budget oversight, and people development.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in operations management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong ERP experience, and a track record of driving improvements in manufacturing settings.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of proven success in an operations management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Strong business acumen including budget development, capital investment, expenditure scheduling, and variance analysis.
• Comprehensive understanding of safety, quality, GMP, and housekeeping requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Fluency in ERP systems with an aptitude for learning new applications and applying an analytical approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a healthy and safe working environment through consistent practice of safety programs, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Drive continuous improvements in quality, cost reduction, productivity, waste reduction, and customer satisfaction through effective planning and technology utilization.
• Review, analyze, and improve the efficiency of existing operational processes to enhance internal capacity, business alignment, and performance accountability.
• Nurture a culture of engagement and employee development, maintaining departmental bench strength and proactively working to retain top talent.
• Assist with annual budget preparation, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, monitor labor requirements, and support improved metric reporting and cross-functional tool enhancements.

Skills

Operations management

Budgeting

ERP systems

Safety and GMP

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Avery Dennison is seeking an Operations Manager to lead multiple shift teams at our Miamisburg, OH site, focusing on safety, quality, and cost-reduction initiatives. The role reports to the Plant Manager and emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, budget oversight, and people development.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in operations management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong ERP experience, and a track record of driving improvements in manufacturing settings.