Shipping Team Manager, 2nd Shift

Avery Dennison • Greenfield, IN

10h • Onsite

About The Position

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

The manager promotes and enforces Environmental, Health and Safety policies, supports team development and performance, and drives operational improvements. The role oversees execution of operating procedures, standard work, quality standards, cycle counts, and safety and housekeeping audits, while contributing to technical problem-solving and manufacturing process optimization. The manager also coaches and reviews team members and leads or participates in Enterprise Lean Sigma continuous-improvement activities and Kaizen events.

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, with the ability to achieve operational results through delegation and teamwork.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems, implement solutions to prevent recurring issues, and demonstrate effective time management, project management, and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication and active listening skills, professional behavior, and familiarity with Enterprise Lean Sigma principles and lean sigma tools.

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, ensuring team members participate in required safety training, and leading or participating in safety incident investigations and corrective action plans.
• Lead and motivate the shift team to meet or exceed facility goals for safety, service, quality, productivity, cost, and inventory control; recognize and reward outstanding performance as needed.
• Initiate, implement, and support operational improvements to promote safety, increase employee engagement and productivity, improve quality, and minimize scrap.
• 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 daily team activities, including coaching, counseling, and conducting regular performance reviews.
• Lead, facilitate, or participate in Enterprise Lean Sigma continuous-improvement activities and Kaizen events.

Benefits

• Inclusive Healthcare Program providing expert, whole-health care regardless of gender identity.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay and a 50% match 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.
• Paid time off, with a vacation program that varies based on experience and position.

What This Job Offers

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