Operations Early Career Program (OECP) Associate

Avery Dennison • Mentor, OH

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Avery Dennison’s North America Operations Early Career Program (OECP) has a single business focus to build talent for our world class organization. With a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning and classroom and virtual training, the OECP serves as the talent pipeline for operations roles throughout the organization. In this role as an Operations Early Career Program Associate, you will join a flexible program passionate about the development needs of our associates alongside the needs of the business, supported by a 24-month training curriculum rooted in our Avery Dennison values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, etc.) with a graduation timeline for December Graduates (January start date) or May Graduates (June start date).
• Previous internship/co-op experience required or relevant work experience in manufacturing.
• Leadership Experience via student organizations, such as Engineers without Borders, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Chemical Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, etc.
• Demonstrated engagement in volunteerism or similar activities.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
• Must be willing to relocate to any of our sites while on our early career program.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct problem solving efforts and propose resolutions utilizing Enterprise Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Initiate and support new equipment and process upgrades to minimize scrap, increase productivity and improve quality. Assure improvements are sustained.
• Plan, develop, enhance and implement control systems to ensure product, material, process and procedural compliance with quality standards.
• Provide on-machine expertise to operators and other staff personnel to ensure manufacturing capability and capacity are meeting delivery and performance targets.
• Develop project timelines, assign responsibilities, and drive execution of tasks to deliver goals.

Benefits

• Inclusive Healthcare: This no-cost program helps you find doctors who will treat you with dignity and respect and who are experienced in providing compassionate, high- quality LGBTQ+ healthcare.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan. 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.
• Medical Insurance: Avery Dennison offers the following medical insurance plan options to best meet your needs and shares your plan costs with you.
• Paid Time Off: You start with 10 vacation days in your first year on the job, and receive 13 paid holidays each year as determined by local management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level