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, 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 2024 were $8.8 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 

The Coating Team Leader is responsible for facilitating a production team including scheduling, distribution of tasks, resources, and communication of production targets. Team Leader will provide leadership and direction that will promote safe work practices and improve quality and productivity. In this role, you will work 6:45PM - 7:00AM, 2-2-3.
 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Activities and duties may vary depending upon site specific needs. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to: 

• Work on the production line whenever unexpected absenteeism occurs, or when needed to meet Customer needs.

• Tracks and provides feedback to the Manager on Team Member’s performance, and participates in Team Member Performance Review meetings.

• Coordinate the production activities of the Production Team Members on your shift.

• Promote and facilitate the personal development of Team members by identifying the need for training and provide training.

• Make certain that all employees are following the Standard Operating Procedures and training instructions.

• Lead the efforts to identify the root cause and put preventative actions in place for quality and safety related issues. 

• Work closely with other Production Team Members and managers to provide consistent expectations and drive continuous improvement.

• Support the 5-S, housekeeping, ELS projects and recycling prog-rams.

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

• Reduce manufacturing waste and process complexity.

• Assign personnel responsibilities and ensure teamwork among everyone on the shift to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime on production equipment.

• Must be able to attain MERT certification and maintain active status.

• Must be able to attain Forklift certification and maintain active status.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Have general knowledge and able to work with computers and programs (Excel, Word, MFG PRO).

• Willingness to act as an additional manufacturing resource by taking a hands-on approach to day-to-day production activities.

• Must regard safety as a core value; must serve as role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures. 

• Must be able to actively contribute in a team based environment, encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach a common goal. 

• Must have a strong service and quality focus, be able to address issues effectively when problems arise, and take initiative to understand root cause then communicate/educate team in a timely manner. 

• Must have demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability in order to support production and customer focus.

• Must have a strong detail orientation and be able to follow written and oral instruction.  

• Must be able and willing to work  overtime, including short-notice requests.

• Must be able to lift / push / pull up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Requirements 

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing in a similar production environment.

• Track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives.

• Project Management and Time Management skills.

• Track record of implementing Lean manufacturing processes.

NOTE: The physical requirements of this role may vary by location.  A detailed listing of the physical requirements may be obtained from the local Human Resource contact or the site Occupational Health Nurse.

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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