Shipping Team Manager, 2nd Shift

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Greenfield (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive Healthcare Program

401(k) Retirement Savings

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a Shipping Team Manager for our Greenfield, Indiana facility. You will lead a shift to ensure safety, quality, and productivity while driving cost efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include enforcing EHS policies, coaching staff, and participating in Kaizen events to optimize manufacturing processes. Strong leadership and Lean Sigma knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required with 3+ years leadership in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and improve processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Sigma and Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) principles.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift to meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets.
• Enforce safety policies and drive safety improvements.
• Coach and evaluate team members; conduct performance reviews.
• Support continuous improvement events and Kaizen activities.
• Ensure SOPs and audits are followed and drive lean manufacturing projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean Sigma

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or Engineering or related field

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 Program: Expert, whole-health care regardless of gender identity.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings: 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.
• Life Insurance: Basic Life Insurance (Company paid): Provides twice your base annual salary up to a $50,000 maximum at no cost to you.
• 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 Shipping Team Manager, 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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Promote safety as the most important value in the organization by actively enforcing all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies/procedures, ensuring participation of team members in required safety training, and leading or participating in the investigation and implementation of corrective action plans for all safety incidents.

Provide leadership for the shift by creating a motivating environment for team members to meet and exceed facility goals for safety, service, quality, productivity, cost, and inventory control targets, recognizing and rewarding outstanding performance as needed.

Initiate, implement, and support effective operational improvements to promote safety, increase employee engagement, improve quality, minimize scrap, and increase productivity.

Ensure execution of standard operating procedures, standard work, quality standards, cycle counts, and safety/housekeeping audits, while engaging in technical problem solving and participating in projects focused on optimizing manufacturing processes and capabilities.

Oversee daily activities of team members including coaching, counseling, conducting regular performance reviews, and leading, facilitating, or participating in Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) continuous improvement activities and Kaizen events.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

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

Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, support, and develop a diverse team of talent.

Knowledge of manufacturing operations systems (best practices), processes, and technology, with a demonstrated ability to achieve operational results through delegation and teamwork.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and effectively problem-solve issues, implement solutions to prevent recurring problems, and exhibit effective time management, project management, and organizational skills.

Effective communication skills (written, verbal, active listening), professional behavior, and familiarization with Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) principles and lean sigma tools.

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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