Operations Manager

Cramlington, England, United Kingdom

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of 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 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer

Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodationsthroughout the application process by contacting our team [email protected].

This role is subject to right-to-work checks as per UK Employment Law.

We do not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates

What we can offer you! - Your Role:

In this diverse role of high impact, we are hiring an energized, inclusive and forward-thinking Operations Manager to join our team in our Label and Graphics business (graphics.averydennison.com / label.averydennison.com) in Cramlington, U.K. with a direct reporting line to our Plant Manager .

Your Mission:

On a daily basis, and as a member of our plant leadership team , you will manage the Mixing, Coating, and Finishing areas ensuring our safety, quality, production, and cost objectives are achieved, work closely with all functions, and have a broad appreciation of how the business works and how to optimize results from materials, equipment, and people.

Next to participating in the establishment of our site’s annual operating plans , you will develop, deploy, and monitor annual goals and operational improvement strategies to drive improvement in key operational metrics (safety, quality, delivery and cost, training, inventory, and services) as well as driving the execution of our site improvement plans .

You will focus on improving performance through Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) efforts as well as lead the practice of all health and safety procedures, stay in sync with legal, legislative and corporate safety requirements and ensure that safety is our employees’ top priority .

As a team role model and change agent , you will positively lead, develop and influence team members (appr. 130)to partner together to achieve individual and business goals, and drive a diverse and inclusive, yet inspirational, innovative, and engaging company culture with your team to consistently perform above expectations.

Our role certainly means going all out for an exciting, dynamic, and multi-faceted opportunity, offering new and insightful challenges each day within the self-adhesive labeling industry of tomorrow.

What we expect from you! - Your Expertise:

Previous work experience of 5+ years from medium to high volume manufacturing / plant / production operation /managerial position

Exceptional leadership and people management skills combined with a passion for continuous improvement / sustainability / diversity, equity, and inclusion , as well as strong communication skills, and the ability in being an inspirational coach and empowering your team

Skilled in leading multi-site, multi-functional, or business project initiatives while having a Lean Manufacturing background (preferably Green Belt / Black Belt)

Creativity, excitement, and innovation, entrepreneurial spirit for growing a sustainable business to set your career at Avery Dennison

We offer:

Attractive salary package / Annual Bonus Scheme

Company car or Car allowance

Flexible working times

25 days annual leave with additional statutory holidays

Generous employer contribution pension plan

Private medical (optional) / Life Assurance /Health Benefit Cash Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Free Eye Test & Flu Vaccinations

Discounted canteen / Free on-site parking

Comprehensive employee assistance program including GP access

Discounted gym membership

Structured learning and development / Mentoring program

Events such as Christmas Party, International Women’s Day, Earth Day etc.

Who we are! - Our Story:

Every voice. Every day! Eight Values . One Team!

Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer. In the EMEA region , we have these Employee Resource Groups :

EmpoWer - focusing on the engagement, mentoring, and promotion of women

Mental Health - striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplace

Unite - supporting the LGBTQI+ and ally community in the EMEA region

To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach, please go to our Diversity and Inclusion pages in the About Us section of our website: https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.html

At Avery Dennison, we do what we love, and we love what we do - Just click here, and get to know us better: Life @ Avery Dennison ( linkedin.com/company/avery-dennison/life/emea )