Production Manager

The Production Manager is responsible for directing manufacturing departments to meet production quality service safety and cost reduction objectives. This individual determines requirements for equipment materials process flow staffing and scheduling to ensure the facility delivers on its local operating plans.

Key Responsibilities

• This is an on-site role.
• Participate in establishing annual operating plans ensuring tracking and use of key performance indicators for improved operational and business results.
• Represent manufacturing operations in cross-functional leadership teams to drive site and business goals.
• Ensure the safety of team members by fostering a safe work environment overseeing safety training and driving accountability for following safety standards.
• Perform broad department management duties coordinate team efforts and manage team operating plans.
• Drive execution of site continuous improvement plans lead significant department projects and ensure compliance with local regulations and Avery Dennison policies.

Qualifications :

• Proven experience in manufacturing processes and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of standard operating procedures and safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability in continuous improvement and tracking operational metrics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coach individuals provide clear feedback and lead teams through change.

Additional Information :

What we offer

Heres a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Health & Financial Security:
  • Enjoy Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance a Cash Health Plan a Pension and free annual flu vaccinations
• Time Off & Flexibility:
  • Benefit from 25 vacation days plus statutory bank holidays Parental leave family-friendly policies and Flexible working arrangements
• Well-being & Development:
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program our Wellbeing Policy and Individual Development Discussions for your career growth.
• On-site Perks:
  • Take advantage of free onsite parking free to use electric car charge points a Cycle to Work scheme and a comfortable on-site break area.
• Community Engagement:
  • Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support Non-Profit Organizations.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries and approximately 35000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future we strive to provide an open collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what its like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at .

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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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability please contact us to request an accommodation at In the EMEA region we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate Unite and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range and in some circumstances may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant skills experience education and training and location as well as the job scope and complexity responsibilities and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time