Production Team Leader - 3rd Shift - Fitchburg, MA

Company: Avery Dennison
Location: Lunenburg
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description
In this role, you will maintain and improve the safety, quality, service, cost and culture of the shift. You will provide leadership to manufacturing operations by supervising day-to-day production and performance of 30 direct reports by being a dedicated leader that combines good interpersonal skills and basic technical knowledge of factory operations with a hands-on approach to leading the shift. The position requires good interpersonal skills with a diverse workforce, the ability to prioritize work, a sense of urgency to solve problems, and a willingness to make timely and effective decisions to resolve and communicate any issues that prevent the company from meeting its goals and objectives. This is a highly transparent and promotable position that reports to the Operations Manager.3rd Shift Hours: 11pm - 7am -YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:Activities may include, but are not limited to:Manage employee performance

• Conduct performance reviews with employees
• Documenting and conducting disciplinary action
• Ensure employees have necessary skills and schedule training as necessary to fill gaps
• Establish succession plans for key roles within the shift
• Monitor attendance records, vacation schedules and payroll
• Ensure consistent application of policies
• Participate in employee selection and hiring; provide recommendations for promotionsDrive continuous improvement
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities
  • Assist in implementing Corrective Actions resulting from customer complaints and internally identified opportunities
  • Identify opportunities to optimize allocation of resources and labor
  • Communicate with other functional areas and other shifts to maintain optimum safety, productivity and quality
  • Support Kaizen events and 5S initiatives
  • As member of the manufacturing leadership team: develop, track and improve department metricsProvide direction during the shift
    • Minimum of 50% of the shift spent on the manufacturing floor
    • Assign operators to machines, watch break schedule
    • Resolve conflicts and issues that arise such as those relating to production, staffing, and quality; allocate resources as necessary
    • Lead and direct the troubleshooting of a variety of technical problems with assistance from tooling, maintenance, distribution and other functional areas as needed
    • Provide leadership in times of emergency, evacuation or employee injuries
      Qualifications
      
      • Experience supervising a manufacturing operation to include performance management, development, timekeeping/payroll issues and mentoring.
      • Validated skill working with people to achieve objectives and build a teamwork atmosphere required.
      • Skill with establishing processes, procedures and measurements for a team and/or operation.
      • Experience within plastic injection molding manufacturing preferred, but not necessary.
      • Familiarity with ISO 9000, TS 16949, Lean or Six Sigma preferred.EDUCATION:
        • Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience required#PIQ#MOGUL
          Additional Information
          Avery Dennison is everywhere you look.
          • We not only embrace change--- we drive it.
          • Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action.
          • We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business.
          • We are a force for good, embedded in industries and communities worldwide.
          • We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life.Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone.We offer:
            • Structured learning and development
            • Mentoring program
            • Competitive total rewards
            • Commitment to SustainabilityAt Avery Dennison we do what we love and we love what we do.We look forward to receiving your application.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 other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact 440.534.6080 or -jacqueline.williams@averydennison.com -to discuss reasonable accommodations.PandoLogic. Keywords: Manufacturing Technician, Location: Lunenburg, MA - 01462

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