Shipping Team Manager, 2nd Shift

Avery Dennison • Greenfield, IN

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Team Manager leads the assigned shift and department to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve objectives for safety, employee engagement, quality, productivity, process improvement, and cost-effectiveness. This is an on-site role at Avery Dennison’s Greenfield, Indiana facility, working second shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The manager promotes safety, leads and develops team members, supports operational improvements, and ensures execution of standard operating procedures and quality, inventory, and housekeeping practices. The role also involves troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and participation in projects to optimize manufacturing processes and capabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 3 years of leadership, process improvement, and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead, coach, support, and develop a diverse team.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations systems, best practices, processes, and technology.
• Ability to achieve operational results through delegation and teamwork.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively, implement solutions to prevent recurring problems, and demonstrate time management, project management, and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication and active listening skills, professional behavior, and familiarity with Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) principles and lean sigma tools.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Enforce Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures, ensure team members participate in required safety training, and lead or participate in safety incident investigations and corrective action plans.
• Lead the shift and motivate team members to meet facility goals for safety, service, quality, productivity, cost, and inventory control; recognize and reward outstanding performance as needed.
• 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.
• Engage in technical problem-solving and participate in projects to optimize manufacturing processes and capabilities.
• Oversee team members’ daily activities, including coaching, counseling, and conducting regular performance reviews.
• Lead, facilitate, or participate in Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) continuous improvement activities and Kaizen events.

Benefits

• Inclusive healthcare program offering expert, whole-health care regardless of gender identity.
• 401(k) retirement savings with an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay and a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay contributed.
• Company-paid basic life insurance equal to twice base annual salary, up to a $50,000 maximum.
• Generous paid time off, with vacation varying based on experience and position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED