Avery Dennison

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Production Team Lead

Are you a natural leader on the shop floor who thrives on teamwork, quality, and driving continuous improvement? Avery Dennison is seeking a Coating Production Team Lead to guide, support, and inspire our production team. In this hands-on leadership role, you will facilitate daily production, coordinate shift activities, and help build a safe, high-performing environment.

Shift: 6:45PM-7:00AM, 2-2-3

Starting Hiring Pay: $31.94/hr plus $2/hr shift differential

What You’ll Do

  • Guide & Support: Coordinate daily shift activities, assign tasks, and ensure seamless teamwork to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.

  • Lead by Example: Model a "safety-first" culture and jump onto the production line when needed to support customer demands or coverage gaps.

  • Coach & Develop: Identify team training needs, facilitate continuous learning, and provide performance feedback to help team members grow.

  • Drive Quality & Safety: Lead root-cause analysis for quality or safety issues, ensuring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and 5S practices are followed.

  • Continuous Improvement: Partner across teams to simplify processes, reduce manufacturing waste, and streamline production workflows.

What You’ll Need

  • Experience: High School Diploma/GED OR 3+ years of manufacturing experience.

  • Leadership Traits: Proven ability to coach peers, encourage open communication, and put "Team Before Self."

  • Technical Skills: Basic computer proficiency (Excel, Word, ERP/MFG systems). Ability to obtain Forklift and MERT certifications.

  • Adaptability: Flexibility to work overtime as needed and comfortably manage changing shift priorities.

  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of lead experience in a fast-paced production environment.

  • Hands-on knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.

  • Track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Project Management and Time Management skills.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations Notice

If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or NA.TA.Operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations.

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