Finishing Team Manager - C-Shift (Nights)

Avery Dennison•Greenfield, IN

About The Position

Lead efforts to ensure customer satisfaction while achieving business objectives regarding safety, employee engagement, quality, productivity, process improvement, and cost-effectiveness within the assigned shift and department. Provide shift leadership, oversee team activities and development, promote safe work practices, maintain manufacturing standards, and support improvements to manufacturing processes and operational results.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 3 years of leadership, process improvement, and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, support, and develop a diverse team.
Knowledge of manufacturing operations systems, best practices, processes, and technology.
Demonstrated ability to achieve operational results and accomplish work through delegation and teamwork.
Ability to troubleshoot and effectively solve issues and implement solutions to prevent recurring problems.
Effective time management, project management, and organizational skills.
Ability to promote and protect Avery Dennison’s values of Integrity, Courage, External Focus, Diversity, Sustainability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Excellence.
Effective written and verbal communication, active listening, and professional behavior.
Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements of the position and, as needed, the essential functions of Production Operators’ work processes and equipment.
Familiarity with Enterprise Lean Sigma continuous improvement principles and knowledge of lean sigma tools.
Final candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check and drug screening post-offer as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Promote safety by enforcing Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures and ensuring team participation in required safety training.
Lead or participate in safety incident investigations and implement corrective action plans.
Create a motivating shift environment to achieve goals for safety, service, quality, productivity, cost, and inventory control; recognize and reward strong performance.
Plan, organize, lead, and control resources through effective systems, and charter and engage employee teams to meet objectives.
Initiate, implement, and support operational improvements that promote safety and employee engagement, improve quality, minimize scrap, and increase productivity.
Ensure execution of standard operating procedures, standard work, quality standards, cycle counts, and safety and housekeeping audits.
Troubleshoot process equipment and product performance issues and participate in technical problem solving.
Lead or participate in projects to optimize manufacturing processes, production capabilities, and efficiencies.
Oversee team members’ daily activities, including coaching, counseling, and corrective action processes.
Conduct regular performance reviews and provide meaningful feedback on performance and personal development.
Collaborate with technical, financial, and materials support teams to resolve problems and develop improved manufacturing processes.
Lead, facilitate, and participate in Enterprise Lean Sigma continuous improvement activities and Kaizen events.