About the role
The Finishing Value Stream Manager role is focused on improving the performance of our coating department to achieve excellence in safety, quality, service, cost, and people. Development and execution of departmental strategies that align with key business objectives is critical to this role. This role will work cross-functionally within Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Procurement to influence others and drive operational success.
Key Responsibilities
This position is an on-site role.
• Promote safety as the most important value in the organization, providing leadership and direction to maintain a safe and compliant manufacturing operation at all times.
• Lead strategic planning and visioning processes for the long-term improvement of the Finishing center, ensuring the business unit consistently meets customer needs and expectations.
• Provide the finishing operations system with performance measurement tools and operating expectations to meet critical safety, quality, service, and cost goals.
• Promote and lead Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) and Six Sigma continuous improvement activities to reduce process variation, eliminate waste, and drive cost reductions.
• Ensure the continuous development and coaching of frontline supervisors through effective communication and the performance review process, while fostering cross-functional collaboration across plant departments.
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering field or Bachelor’s degree preferred, with significant proven leadership in manufacturing environments required.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing operations role with demonstrated experience leading non-exempt employees.
• Leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and grow individuals within the organization while effectively managing boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a proven track record of working collaboratively and cross-functionally to influence others.
• Results-driven mindset focused on continuous improvement and root-cause problem solving; knowledge of continuous flow manufacturing or hot melt coating operations and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status.
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