A12 Finishing and Coating Team Manger

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment

• Paid parental leave

• 401K eligibility

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate

• Paid vacation and paid holidays

Job Description

Avery Dennison is seeking a Finishing and Coating Team Manager to join the Fairport Harbor Operations Team in Painesville, Ohio. The successful candidate will be an energetic leader with the ability to continuously train, develop, motivate, and coach team members. The Finishing and Coating Team Manager will provide front-line leadership and direction for all Safety, Quality, Service, Productivity, Cost Reduction, and People objectives and goals within assigned areas of the facility while meeting internal and external customer needs. As part of our team, this individual will operate under general guidance from Plant Leadership to ensure execution of daily operational efficiencies, implementation of key business objectives, and leadership of key people initiatives.  The Finishing and Coating Team Manager will report  directly into the Finishing/Shipping Business Unit Manager and dotted line to the Casting and Coating Business Unit Manager.  

This role is on a 12 hour schedule working 7:00AM to 7:00PM on the A12 shift.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to all of the following:

• Perform general management duties, exercising usual authority concerning staff, performance appraisals, promotions and terminations.

• Regard safety as a core value: Lead the efforts to create a safety conscious environment; be actively involved and take a leadership role in safety initiatives.

• Identify and implement operations improvement initiatives for safety, cost, quality, training, inventory, and services.

• Responsible for estimating resource/labor needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies.

• Attract, retain and develop high potential talent.

• Responsible for training and providing 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.

• Maintain all timekeeping, overtime and vacation records and schedules.

• Act as a team role model and change-agent.

• Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals.

• Promote collaboration and consistent application of policies and procedures between the finishing and coating departments.

• Collaborate with other functional areas to resolve problems and develop improved manufacturing processes.

• Model and promote the Corporation’s Code of Business Ethics and Values

• Lead 5S activities, housekeeping, and recycling programs.

• Responsible for key operational measures within business units (service, quality, productivity, cost, safety); able to measure performance of team against performance targets and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

• Maintain quality control processes to ensure products/services meet quality control standards; lead implementation of process improvements. Drive improvement strategies in all key metric areas; lead production flow, staffing schedule and resources to budget and plan.

• Lead initiatives to identify and reduce manufacturing waste and process complexity.

• Plan schedule and lead monthly team meetings.  Collaborate with other business functions to ensure appropriate topic coverage.

• Adhere to existing standard work and adjust as required to meet department and business needs.

• This role has direct responsibility for the entire A12 Finishing Department, including the Editor as well as the A12 F2 and F3 coating teams and material handler.  

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma/Equivalent required.

• Experience leading hourly employees with responsibility of performance management. Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback, coach, support and develop a diverse group of individuals.

• Knowledge of manufacturing operations systems, best practices, processes, and technology.

• Effective communication skills, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills.

• Must be able to flex work schedule to interface operational and business needs.

• Strong customer focus, communication, planning and coordination skills.

• Ability to think ahead, anticipate problems, make decisions and take appropriate action.

• Skilled in designing and implementing operational improvement strategies for safety, cost, quality, training, inventory and services.

• Skilled in analyzing and drawing information for daily operational needs and improvement for the team.

• Familiarity with ELS Operating Principles strongly preferred.

• Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment

• Ability to work with others in a team environment. Actively promote collaboration & teamwork and resolve conflicts.

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• 3-5 years of supervisory or other leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 / year.

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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.

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