Avery Dennison Hiring for Operations Manager Job at Mentor, OH Full Time

Avery Dennison is seeking a Operations manager ( Internal Job Title :Value Stream Manager) to join the Label & Graphic Materials Group at our Cleveland Films Facility in Mentor, Ohio. The VSM reports to the Plant Manager and directs one or more area(s) of the manufacturing environment in order to meet Coating production, quality and cost objectives, oversees the day-to-day Coating operations. This incumbent will determine requirements for equipment, materials, and workforce resources.

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

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.
• Supervise 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.
• Coordinate team efforts, create and lead a regional strategy and team operating plan.

Coating Operations Management

• Responsible for operational results. Drive execution of site improvement plans, help set operations improvement goals, ensure priorities and accountabilities are clear, provide resources and removes obstacles to ensure success.
• Analyze and draw information for long-term strategic change and improvement for multiple teams/shifts.
• Lead significant projects and improvement initiatives, scheduling and planning, budgeting and control.
• Focus on improving more complex performance through ELS efforts.
• Design and implement operational improvement strategies for safety, cost, quality, training, inventory and services.
• Drive execution of site improvement plans, help set operations improvement goals, ensure priorities and accountabilities are always clear within operations, provide resources and remove obstacles to ensure success.
• Analyze and draw information for long-term strategic change and improvement.
• Oversee the practice of all health and safety procedures, ensuring that safety is employees’ top priority.
• Lead a safe operation of the business unit and align with legal, legislative and corporate safety requirements.
• Ensure that manufacturing team members meet site goals and objectives.
• Participate in the establishment of sites’ annual operating plans.
• Plans, directs and coordinates the ordering and distribution of products, parts, and accessories. Ensures adequate and timely distribution of these elements to attain maximum sales potential consistent with good inventory control.
• Understand and implement ISO 9000 procedures related to the role and responsibilities of the Operations Manager position.
• Ensure tracking and use of key performance indicators to promote improved operational and business results.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree – Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years Operations/Manufacturing experience with 5+ manufacturing leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated successful experience in leading and managing individuals and teams.
• Knowledge of assigned manufacturing industry preferred.
• Working understanding of modern manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies (e.g. ELS, continuous flow, cellular etc.) and the ability to integrate those into the operation.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial systems and the key drivers within the manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills in strategy, communication at all levels and execution.
• Strong leadership skills. Ability to lead, contribute, and influence others in a team-based organization
• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and function specific software.
• Strong organizational and people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner.

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Additional Information

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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