Production Team Lead

Avery Dennison; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 44,083 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits starting on

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a Coating Production Team Lead in Ohio to guide daily shift activities, ensure safety, quality, and efficient output on the production line.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will coach team members, coordinate tasks, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a strong safety-first culture and adherence to SOPs and 5S.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or 3+ years manufacturing experience.
• Proven ability to coach peers, encourage open communication, and put "Team Before Self."
• Basic computer proficiency (Excel, Word, ERP/MFG systems).
• Ability to obtain Forklift and MERT certifications.
• Flexibility to work overtime and manage changing shift priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shift activities, assign tasks, and ensure seamless teamwork to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Model a safety-first culture and support customer demands or coverage gaps on the production line.
• Identify training needs, facilitate continuous learning, and provide performance feedback to team members.
• Lead root-cause analysis for quality or safety issues and ensure SOPs and 5S practices are followed.
• Partner across teams to simplify processes, reduce waste, and streamline production workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Teamwork

Adaptability

ERP/MFG systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Excel

Word

ERP/MFG systems

Job description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

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

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Are you a natural leader on the shop floor who thrives on teamwork, quality, and driving continuous improvement? Avery Dennison is seeking a Coating Production Team Lead to guide, support, and inspire our production team. In this hands-on leadership role, you will facilitate daily production, coordinate shift activities, and help build a safe, high-performing environment.

Shift:6:45PM-7:00AM, 2-2-3

Starting Hiring Pay: $31.94/hr plus $2/hr shift differential

What You’ll Do

• Guide & Support: Coordinate daily shift activities, assign tasks, and ensure seamless teamwork to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Lead by Example: Model a "safety-first" culture and jump onto the production line when needed to support customer demands or coverage gaps.
• Coach & Develop: Identify team training needs, facilitate continuous learning, and provide performance feedback to help team members grow.
• Drive Quality & Safety: Lead root-cause analysis for quality or safety issues, ensuring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and 5S practices are followed.
• Continuous Improvement: Partner across teams to simplify processes, reduce manufacturing waste, and streamline production workflows.

What You’ll Need

• Experience: High School Diploma/GED OR 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Leadership Traits: Proven ability to coach peers, encourage open communication, and put "Team Before Self."
• Technical Skills: Basic computer proficiency (Excel, Word, ERP/MFG systems). Ability to obtain Forklift and MERT certifications.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to work overtime as needed and comfortably manage changing shift priorities.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of lead experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.

• Track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Project Management and Time Management skills.

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 other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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