About the Role
The Operations Manager I is responsible for leading manufacturing operations while expanding accountability across Supply Chain and Global Product Development (GPD) functions. This role owns operational execution, people leadership, and financial performance, ensuring alignment with business strategy and Avery Dennison鈥檚 operational excellence standards.
The position has direct responsibility for P&L performance, including Sales, Contribution Margin (CM), Manufacturing Operating Expense (MOE), and EBIT, driving sustainable profitability and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Performance
Lead daily manufacturing operations ensuring compliance with safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity targets.
Translate business strategy into operational plans and execute them effectively.
Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Drive production planning, material flow, and capacity optimization.
Lead and integrate Supply Chain activities including planning, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and customer fulfillment.
Optimize inventory levels, service performance, and working capital.
Lead and support GPD initiatives, ensuring successful industrialization of new products and processes.
People Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline leaders to build a high-performance culture.
Foster employee engagement, accountability, and continuous development.
Manage performance, succession planning, and talent development within operations.
Continuous Improvement & Lean
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., ELS, continuous flow, cellular manufacturing).
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve cost performance.
Champion a problem-solving mindset across teams.
Financial & Business Acumen
Own full P&L responsibility, including Sales, Contribution Margin (CM), Manufacturing Operating Expense (MOE), and EBIT.
Manage operational budgets and control manufacturing costs.
Understand and act on key financial drivers such as labor efficiency, scrap, yield, and inventory.
Support forecasting, capital expenditure planning, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and Commercial teams.
Ensure smooth communication and alignment across functions to meet customer and business needs.
Systems & Reporting
Use operational systems and tools (ERP, Microsoft Office, manufacturing systems) to track performance and report results.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of KPIs and operational metrics
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