Production Supervisor

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 36,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers in the consumer packaging, graphical display, logistics, apparel, industrial and healthcare industries. Headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, USA, the company reported sales of $9 billion in 2022. Learn more at www.averydennison.com

Job Description

Employee Development & Management

1. Train and provide development opportunities for staff. Ensure annual goals are complete and communicated. Ensure Global Performance Management System is up to date and regular feedback is provided to staff members.
2. Monitor and evaluate team members, and adjust training where needed.
3. Attract, retain and develop high potential talent.
4. Model and promote the Corporation’s Code of Business Ethics and Values.
5. Perform general management duties, exercising usual authority concerning staff, performance appraisals, promotions and terminations. Responsible for training and development of subordinate staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies. Maintain all timekeeping, overtime and vacation records and schedules.
6. Act as a team role model and change-agent. Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals.
7. Coordinate team efforts, create and manage a regional strategy and team operating plan.

Operations

1. Directly supervises employees in a Site. Monitors work, alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions, controls load factors and flow of work to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment.
2. Design and implement operations improvement strategies for safety, cost, quality, training, inventory, and services.
3. Analyze and draw information for daily operational needs and improvement for the team. Provide prompt problem solving for key issues.
4. Responsible for key operational measures within the business unit (service, quality, productivity, cost, safety).
5. Supervises the daily work schedules of warehouse employees involved in performing a combination of: shipping, receiving, loading and unloading trucks, stacking, picking, packing and palletizing finished products. Determines space requirements for storage and schedules delivery and distribution of products, parts, and accessories to achieve distribution objectives and meet customer requirements. Prepares and analyzes inventory reports to identify slow-moving and/or surplus stock.
6. Cultivates and reinforces appropriate group values, norms, and behaviors. Identifies and analyzes problems, plans, tasks, and solutions.
7. Represents the team, presenting team suggestions and recommendations on processes and procedures in accordance with organization cost, quality, and productivity goals.
8. Maintain quality control processes to ensure products/services meet quality standards; lead implementation of process improvements. Drive improvement strategies in all key metric areas; manage production flow, staffing schedule and resources to budget and plan.
9. Ensure best practices and standard operating procedures are being followed by conducting frequent business audits.
10. Lead 5S activities, housekeeping, and recycling programs. Lead the efforts to create a safety conscious environment; be actively involved in safety initiatives. Lead monthly safety meetings and daily safety huddles.
11. Collaborate with other functional areas to resolve problems and develop improved manufacturing processes. Make efforts to reduce manufacturing waste and process complexity.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or related fields. Certifications in Six Sigma, Lean, or related methodologies are a plus.
2. 3-5 years of experience in production, manufacturing, or warehouse supervision, managing teams and daily operations.
3. Experience implementing strategies to improve safety, quality, cost-efficiency, and productivity in manufacturing or warehouse settings.
4. Strong analytical skills to identify process inefficiencies, manage operational issues, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
5. In-depth knowledge of safety standards, experience leading safety initiatives, and ability to create a safety-conscious work culture.
6. Excellent communication skills to represent team concerns, present recommendations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
7. Experience with performance management systems, timekeeping, and scheduling staff to meet production goals.
8. Ability to model and uphold corporate values and business ethics, acting as a change-agent and positive role model for the team.

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. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.