Shipping Team Manager - 3rd Shift

Avery Dennison; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits starting on

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a Shipping Team Manager for the 3rd Shift (10p-6a) in Greenfield, IN. You will lead the shift, ensuring safety, quality, productivity and cost targets while delivering continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include coaching team members, enforcing SOPs, and participating in Kaizen events. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of leadership in manufacturing and a related degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and a minimum of 3 years leadership, process improvement and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of lean sigma tools and ELS (Continuous Improvement) principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift by creating a motivating environment to meet safety, service, quality, productivity, cost and inventory targets.
• Oversee daily activities, coaching, performance reviews and feedback; participate in Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) events.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, standard work, audits and drive manufacturing process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Supervisory Experience

Lean Sigma Tools

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

Lean Sigma Tools

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
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and paid holidays

Job Description

As a Shipping Team Manager at Avery Dennison, 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. This position is for 3rd Shift, 10p-6a, Sunday Night - Friday Morning.

Key Responsibilities:

This is an on-site position located in Greenfield, IN.

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

Shift Leadership & Goal Execution: 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, while recognizing and rewarding outstanding performance.

Operations & Process Improvement: Initiate, implement, and support effective operational improvements to promote safety, increase employee engagement, improve quality, minimize scrap, and increase shift productivity.

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

Employee Development & Continuous Improvement: Oversee daily activities of team members including coaching, counseling, performance reviews, and meaningful feedback, while collaborating with support teams and leading, facilitating, or participating in Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) continuous improvement activities and Kaizen events.

Qualifications

High School diploma and a minimum of 3 years 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 while promoting Avery Dennison Values of Integrity, Courage, External Focus, Diversity, Sustainability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Knowledge of manufacturing operations systems (best practices), processes, and technology, with familiarization with ELS (Continuous Improvement) principles and lean sigma tools.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, effectively problem-solve issues, implement solutions to prevent recurring problems, and achieve operational results through delegation and teamwork.

Effective communication skills (written, verbal, active listening), professional behavior, effective time management and project management skills, and the ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements of this position.

Familiarization with ELS (Continuous Improvement) principles and knowledge of lean sigma tools.

NOTE: The physical requirements of this role may vary by location. A detailed listing of the physical requirements may be obtained from the local Human Resource contact or the site Occupational Health Nurse.

Additional Information

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.

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.

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