Operation Analyst

Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global leader in pressure-sensitive and functional materials and labeling solutions for the retail apparel market. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers in the consumer packaging, graphical display, logistics, apparel, industrial and healthcare industries. Headquartered in Ohio, US. Learn more at www.averydennison.com

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

1. Support Strategic Initiatives: Assist in gathering and analysing data to provide insights and recommendations and support the development and execution of the company’s strategic plan by coordinating relevant activities and resources.
2. Enhance Operational Efficiency: Collaborate with various departments to gather information on operational processes and identify potential bottlenecks. Assist in the implementation of initiatives aimed at improving departmental efficiency.
3. Facilitate Communication and Coordination: Serve as a liaison between the Head of operations and cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and coordination. Prepare and organize briefing materials, reports, and presentations for executive meetings.
4. Monitor Performance Metrics: Assist in tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics across departments. Gather and compile performance data to provide regular updates and support the development of improvement plans.
5. Drive Continuous Improvement: Support initiatives for process optimization and organizational effectiveness. Conduct research on industry trends and best practices to provide insights that help maintain the company's competitive edge.
6. Cross-train within the supply chain team & operations team managers to serve as back up where needed.
7. Analyze current operations and complex data sheets.
8. Assist with implementation of changes through lean manufacturing concepts.
9. Identify and compare the efficiency of new processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred), Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics or related field, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
2. 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
3. Demonstrated working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
4. Strong collaboration skills with the ability to openly convey information to team members across all levels and functions of the organization and get results through excellent organizational and project management.
5. Works effectively with a wide number of functional areas. Able to lead, contribute, and influence others in a team-based environment.
6. Experience in PC-based planning and inventory systems, ERP/MRP.
7. Advanced skills in data analysis and reporting results via Google Sheets or Excel and Power BI will be an added advantage.
8. Able to develop detailed processes to recreate complex analyses for frequent monitoring of various business conditions.
9. Can ensure strategies and tactical plans are consistent with overall manufacturing and service functional objectives.

Additional Information

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status.