Sr. Color Matcher, Day Shift, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Avery Dennison • Lowell, IN

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Avery Dennison is seeking a highly motivated problem solver to lead the division’s color matching program. The role supports cross-functional teams across the Global Graphics division with color matching requests and helps resolve color issues in production. The Sr. Color Matcher works closely with site operations, Graphics R&D, and Graphics Marketing. The position is onsite in Lowell, Indiana, on a Monday–Friday day shift from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

The position leads custom color matching, maintains color recipes and pigment standards, addresses production color problems, and works with customer-facing teams and customers to develop solutions suited to Avery Dennison’s capabilities. It also maintains color matching equipment and procedures and trains junior employees and Colorist Operators.

Applicants at the hiring location who currently work in the same department receive first consideration under the US Hourly Job Bid Policy and shift alignment process. Qualified applicants outside the department may be considered if no candidate is selected through that process. Applicants are asked to discuss the opportunity with their manager before applying. The typical recruiting process takes 2–4 weeks, depending on hiring volume and the number of applicants. Final candidates must complete a background check and drug screening after an offer. Video and/or in-person interviews are required, and a brief photo may be requested for identity verification; the photo is permanently deleted after the hiring process concludes.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in the printing, coating, or paint industry.
• Troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mechanical ability, with demonstrated root-cause analysis experience.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to contribute actively in a team-based environment and mentor junior team members.
• A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to develop professionally.
• Schedule flexibility to support operations as needed.
• Commitment to health, safety, and housekeeping policies.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Quality or Process Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the custom color matching process and maintain color recipes in consultation with Process Engineering.
• Define pigment standards at a defined frequency, communicate with suppliers when problems arise, and advise on best practices for pigment choices in formulations.
• Resolve production color problems related to scrap and customer complaints by analyzing root causes and implementing countermeasures.
• Liaise with customer service and marketing regarding color requests and work directly with customers to provide solutions aligned with Avery Dennison’s capabilities.
• Maintain color matching equipment, including daily verifications and calibrations.
• Own color matching procedure documentation.
• Orient and train junior-level employees and Colorist Operators.
• Support cross-functional teams across the Graphics division with color matching requests.
• Follow health, safety, and housekeeping policies and support operations as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) Employee Savings Plan with an automatic company contribution of 3% of eligible pay and a 50% match on the first 7% of eligible pay contributed by the employee.
• Medical insurance options including Choice PPO, Health Savings HDHP, Variable Copay, and HMO plans, with Avery Dennison sharing plan costs.
• Generous vacation program that varies based on experience and position.
• Member service team to help employees find quality healthcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed