Smartrac Operations Manager

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

The Operations Manager reports directly to the Sr Dir. Operational Excellence ADS and indirectly to the Operations & Supply Chain Director Latin America, Label and Graphics Materials.

The Operations Manager leads the manufacturing environment in order to meet Operations, quality and cost objectives, overseeing the day-to-day Operations and reporting on the KPI's. This incumbent will determine requirements for equipment, materials, and manpower resources.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

People Management

• Train and provide development opportunities for staff. Ensure annual goals are completed and communicated.
• Use Global Performance Management System frequently
• Monitor and evaluate team members, and adjust training where needed.
• Attract, retain and develop high potential talent.
• Model and promote the Corporation's Code of Business Ethics and Values.
• Act as a team role model and change-agent.

Operations

• Drive operational results and execution of operations improvement plans. Set operations improvement goals, ensure priorities and accountabilities are clear, provide resources and remove obstacles to ensure success.
• Focus on improving performance through ELS efforts, supported by the Platform team.
• Drive execution of operations improvement plans, set employees improvement goals, ensure priorities and accountabilities are always clear within employees, provide resources and remove obstacles to ensure success.
• Oversee the practice of all health and safety procedures, ensuring that safety is employees' top priority.
• Understand a safe operation of the business unit and comply with legal, legislative and corporate safety requirements.
• Enable that manufacturing team members meet site goals and objectives.
• Participate/drive in the establishment of sites' annual operating plans.
• Ensure tracking and use of key performance indicators to promote improved operational and business results.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams among the operations and commercial areas globally

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• 5+ years Operations/Manufacturing experience with 3+ years managing teams.
• Bachelor degree or above; Major in engineering, industrial management or related.
• Skilled in analyzing and drawing information for daily operational needs and improvement for the team.
• Skilled in scheduling and planning, budgeting and control.
• Skilled in designing and implementing operation improvement strategies for safety, cost, quality, training, inventory and services.
• Strong ability to manage, coach and develop a diverse team of individuals performing a variety of tasks.
• Demonstrated successful experience in leading and managing individuals and teams.
• Knowledge of assigned manufacturing industry preferred.
• Experience in leading continuous improvement efforts. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing Operating Principles.
• Strong customer focus, communication, planning and coordination skills. Ability to think ahead, anticipate problems, make decisions and take appropriate action.
• Good organisational skills in strategy, communication at all levels and execution.
• Good leadership skills. Ability to lead, contribute, and influence others in a team-based organization.
• Good language skills, in English is required.
• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, G Suite, and function specific software.
• Organisational and people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner.

AVERY DENNISON PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 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. All of your information will be kept confidential in accordance with applicable laws.