Avery Dennison (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 employs more than 32,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2019 were $7.1 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. Avery Dennison Retail Branding and Information Solutions (RBIS), a global leader in apparel and footwear industry solutions, is a $1.6 billion division of Avery Dennison. We provide intelligent creative and sustainable solutions that elevate brands and accelerate performance throughout the global retail supply chain. We elevate brands through graphic tickets, tags and labels, embellishments and packaging solutions that enhance consumer appeal. We accelerate performance through radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled inventory, loss prevention solutions, price management, global compliance and brand security solutions. Based in Westborough, Massachusetts, Avery Dennison RBIS responsibly serves the global marketplace with operations in 115 locations and 50 countries, across six continents. For more information, visit www.rbis.averydennison.com.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manufacturing automation: identification and development of next generation manufacturing platforms and processes, accelerating conversion to digital workflow

• Customer factory automation solutions: identification and development of factory automation solutions that work with our embellishment, trim and packaging products to add value for our customers by driving supply chain speed, productivity, and sustainability

• Ongoing collaboration and communications with colleagues and stakeholders across all functions to understand priority needs and opportunities. Interaction with:  factory solutions, IPPS, supply chain and operations, retail brand and factory sales - 

• Technology scouting and open innovation: engage in processes to proactively identify potential solutions and partners, establish and engage in ongoing practices to build a culture that encourages trying new things and failing fast to drive rapid learning

• Innovation and process improvement:  through effective problem solving and ideation, propose and implement changes to work processes and new technology.  Support innovation of new products and solutions.

• Support technology and product roadmaps for near and long term strategy: recommend and advise on capital investments, equipment modifications, and technology improvements

• Project management: effectively lead project teams and proactively manage execution of priority initiatives to deliver  improved processes and results

• Provide technical support to operations and commercial functions for automation opportunities

• Coach, train, and develop on new solutions and capabilities.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or commensurate training and work experience with demonstrated technical expertise across a range of products and technologies

• Minimum 5 years related work experience - manufacturing technologies, operations, process improvements, and problem solving

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with limited supervision

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English skills across all levels of the organization

• Ability to effectively work, positively influence and collaborate with others

• Ability to work remotely at flexible hours to communication with Europe and Americas time zone

• Experience with Inkjet Technology and front end workflow is preferred

• Lean Manufacturing and Project Management experience

• Previous regional and global work experience is preferred

• Ability to travel globally when required to support business, in range 25-75% of the time (domestic and international)

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. 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.

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