Production Supervisor

Avery Dennison • Gardner, KS

4h

About The Position

Avery Dennison is seeking a result-oriented Production Supervisor to lead our Rotary department. In this pivotal role, you will provide leadership and direction for all safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost-reduction objectives within your assigned area. You will act as a team role model and change agent, positively influencing team members to partner together to achieve business goals.
Your primary responsibilities involve supervising daily work schedules, monitoring output, and altering plans to meet unforeseen conditions or shifting customer needs. You will be a Lean/Kaizen Leader, driving the execution of site improvement plans and implementing operational strategies for safety, cost, and quality through ELS (Avery Dennison's Business System) efforts. This includes leading 5S activities, housekeeping programs, and frequent business audits to ensure best practices are followed.
You will gather and analyze production data for Daily Operations Planning Meetings (DOPM) to ensure team priorities are aligned with delivery expectations. You will match staffing to schedule needs, manage overtime, and coordinate temporary labor requirements with external agencies. As the lead problem solver, you will troubleshoot complex quality concerns and collaborate with functional areas to develop improved manufacturing processes. Additionally, you will ensure the department maintains essential inventory—such as inks, dies, and chemicals—while managing assigned hazardous waste programs. You are also responsible for the Global Performance Management System, providing regular feedback and coaching to develop high-potential talent.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field is required. We may consider 15+ years of related experience and proven performance in an identical environment in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in a rotary/flexo production environment and at least 5 years of supervisory experience is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the ability to utilize personal computers and peripherals effectively.
• You must demonstrate the ability to "Simplify & Prioritize" by maintaining focus on high-impact efforts.
• You should "Display Agility" by adapting easily to changing circumstances and "Champion Collaboration" by driving shared business outcomes.
• A "Team Before Self" attitude with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills is essential.
• You must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality while working with sensitive data and the resolve to drive accountability and results.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for all safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost-reduction objectives
• Supervise daily work schedules, monitor output, and alter plans to meet unforeseen conditions or shifting customer needs
• Drive the execution of site improvement plans and implementing operational strategies for safety, cost, and quality through ELS efforts
• Lead 5S activities, housekeeping programs, and frequent business audits to ensure best practices are followed
• Gather and analyze production data for Daily Operations Planning Meetings (DOPM) to ensure team priorities are aligned with delivery expectations
• Match staffing to schedule needs, manage overtime, and coordinate temporary labor requirements with external agencies
• Troubleshoot complex quality concerns and collaborate with functional areas to develop improved manufacturing processes
• Ensure the department maintains essential inventory—such as inks, dies, and chemicals—while managing assigned hazardous waste programs
• Responsible for the Global Performance Management System, providing regular feedback and coaching to develop high-potential talent

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees