Operations Manager, Medical Devices

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employed more than 32,000 employees in more than 50 countries in 2020. Reported sales in 2020 were $7.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

What we can offer you!  Your Role:

In this very versatile role as Operations Manager, we are looking for talented individuals to join our high performing team at Avery Dennison Medical in Longford, Ireland with a direct reporting line to our Plant Manager.

Core challenges:

• Safety Management
• Deliver operational results
• Planning, directing, and coordinating the manufacturing operation in compliance with company goals and objectives
• Performing analysis of manufacturing materials and determining optimum control methods, (KPIs) and resulting actions
• Lead and support Employee selection, training & development, performance appraisals and any disciplinary actions for the Business Unit.
• Continuous improvement / best practices
• Change agent
• Maximizing the efficiency of production lines and ensuring the effective employment utilization
• Provide leadership direction to team on problem solving and process improvements, address obstacles, provide resources and interact with other areas of the company to assist team in overcoming problems and streamlining the work process.
• Maintain and improve GMP standards and promote quality compliant culture
• Maintain and improve health & safety systems and promote EHS compliant culture

Qualifications

What we expect from you! Your Expertise:

• Master’s degree in engineering, management, or related field
• 5 years Operations/Manufacturing experience with 3 manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience in leading and managing individuals and teams (Strong leadership and people skills)
• Strong knowledge of modern manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies

Additional Information

AVERY DENNISON IS EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK:
We not only embrace change… we drive it. We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests. We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, imbedded 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: 

• Workplace Flexibility 
• Structured learning and development 
• Mentoring program 
• Competitive total rewards

We look forward to receiving your application.

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Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.

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