Plant Manager

Avery Dennison (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 accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com.

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.

Job Description

What we can offer you! - Your Role:

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

Your Mission:

• On a daily basis, you will take on the responsibility of overseeing our 230+ people-plant performance in order to meet business objectives as well as our customers’ expectations and to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all our operational processes including our Industry 4.0/Manufacturing for Future initiatives.
• You will be accountable for all aspects of our plant activities managing your plant leadership team (5 direct reports), and you will ensure that objectives are attained in a cost-effective, sustainable manner that is compliant to our high safety, environmental, quality, and productivity requirements.
• As a continuous journey you will be capable of quickly identifying critical opportunities and situations, and of possessing well-tested strategies for driving a decision to a close by leading a kaizen/lean culture.
• Being a role model, you are to drive a diverse and inclusive, yet inspirational, innovative and engaging company culture with your team to consistently perform above expectations in an exciting, agile, and multi-faceted business environment.

Qualifications

What we expect from you! - Your Expertise:

• Previous work experience of 8+ years from a plant operations, managerial position, ideally in more than one function (manufacturing, logistics, supply chain) within a process manufacturing environment
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills combined with passion for safety / Industry 4.0 / continuous improvement / sustainability / diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strong communication skills and 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

Additional Information

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:

Each of us, 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)