Company Description

Avery Dennison is a manufacturing and materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide range of functional and labeling materials. Our experience and global scale allow us to offer innovative, sustainable and intelligent solutions to clients around the world.

www.averydennison.com

Job Description

The Site Manager oversees Manufacturing, Finishing or Distribution centers. This position is responsible for overall site Operations performance in financial, quality, service, safety, employee relations and inventory functions. The incumbent shall set and lead improvement strategies and multi-site, multi-functional or multi-business project initiatives.

Employee Development & Management:

• 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.

• Monitor and evaluate team members, and adjust training where needed. Attract, retain and develop high potential talent.

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

• 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.

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

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

Site Management Responsibilities:

• Analyze and draw information for long-term strategic change and improvement for the site.

• Lead significant multi-site, multi-functional or multi-business project initiatives, scheduling and planning.

• Focus on improving more complex performance of the site: develop site organizational culture that fosters continuous improvement.

• Successfully implement annual and long-term financial and business plans (financial, safety, service, organization, inventory).

• Drive for results and effectiveness in: quality, service, safety, employee relations climate, inventory and organizational development. Ensure good operational practices are in place; anticipate and manage through adversity, effectively incorporate improvement programs into the culture of the Operations function.

• Practice all health and safety procedures and make safety a top priority.

• Lead the safe operation of a facility and comply with legal, legislative and corporate safety requirements.

• Create a vision and operating strategy/plan for the plant; steer the plant toward that vision.

• Drive continuous cost reduction and operating effectiveness improvement.

• Ensure accuracy and completion of capital planning and budgeting.

• Achieve maximum levels of productivity, ensuring that the business benefits from the lowest possible cost and best value.

• Responsible for delivery of short-term and-long term results in order to develop and maintain the organization’s credibility with the business and creating opportunities for the function to add greater value to the business.

• Translate market trends and customer needs into actionable goals that create competitive advantage.

• Develop, analyze and manage Operational expenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or related field required.

• 8+ year’s successful multi-functional Operations experience including management and employee development.

• Working knowledge of modern manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies (e.g. ELS) and the ability to integrate those into the operation.

• Skilled in analyzing and drawing information for long-term strategic change and improvement for the site.

• Skilled in leading significant multi-site, multi-functional or business project initiatives, scheduling and planning.

• Demonstrated understanding of financial systems and the key drivers within the manufacturing environment.

• Strong organizational skills in strategy, communication at all levels and execution.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing individuals and teams.

• Operational knowledge of the applicable systems.

• Strong financial and business acumen.

• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills - Spanish and English.

• Excellent teamwork, leadership, relationship building, mentoring, training and project management experience and skills.

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. All of your information will be kept confidential in accordance with applicable laws.

All of your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.