Technical / Engineering Manager

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

We are seeking a Engineering / Technical Manager to lead, develop, and drive the engineering team to improve process reliability, technology advancement, and support improvement projects for our Labels and Packaging manufacturing facility in Peachtree City, GA. With mentorship and leadership from the Plant Manager, you will lead a team of process engineers to improve the manufacturing processes to drive step change improvements in product quality and site productivity.

Your primary responsibilities and essential functions of this position include:

• Safety: Promote safety as the most important value in the organization by contributing through training, project management and other EHS responsibilities.

• Process Safety Management: Lead for applicable Management of Change and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews systems. Drive improvement in these processes.

• Collaborate with other plants/divisions to identify and implement operational and technical standard methodologies.

• Ensure that all manufacturing equipment has established standard operating conditions (process settings/recipes) for each product or product family, to optimize product quality and productivity.

• Run/control cost center and capital project portfolio to achieve targeted results.

• Apply rigorous observation and analytical tools to identify and execute projects focused on safety, quality, operating cost, efficiency, and fulfillment of customer expectations.

• Facilitate/collaborate with other functions to ensure project objectives are aligned with division and plant objectives.

• Assess, select, and handle external contractors for project and service requirements.

• Member of plant leadership team with leadership responsibilities both within primary function and beyond.

• Actively participate in monthly Process Linkage meetings across sites to share best practices and solicit help from the North American technical network.

• Provide training, leadership, performance planning, and feedback to develop direct reports and others.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field.

• 10+ years experience in plant operation/engineering.

• Experience with process safety management.

• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems (including automation control, AC and DC drives, mechanical drives and systems, PLCs, sensors, and motor controls) and facilities systems.

• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to influence and motivate others to excel.

• Validated ability to prioritize projects concurrently in a dynamic factory environment.

• Ability to work with others in a team environment. Actively promote collaboration & teamwork and resolve conflicts.

• Strong organization and computer skills - Google, Lotus Notes, MINITAB, AutoCAD, Agility Core, Rockwell RS software.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in leadership roles.

• Understanding of Six Sigma or Lean Methodologies (Blackbelt/Greenbelt).

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.

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