Finishing Team Manager

Company Description

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 and mitigate loss, 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 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at

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

Job Description

Reporting to the Finishing Business Manager, the Team Manager provides direct leadership to finishing operations, supervising the day-to-day production, safety, quality, and performance of 15-20 hourly direct reports. This role requires an action-oriented leader who can make timely decisions, prioritize effectively under pressure, and collaborate across shifts to meet plant objectives.

Schedule:

This person will lead our B Team, which works Monday - Friday, 3PM-11PM

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership & Development

+ Performance Management:
Coach, counsel, and manage corrective action processes; conduct regular performance reviews and provide actionable development feedback.

+ Talent Development:
Evaluate department proficiencies to design and execute training plans for key shift roles.

+ Shift Administration:
Manage attendance records, vacation schedules, and payroll processing; ensure consistent application of company policies.

+ Talent Acquisition:
Participate in interviewing, onboarding, and selecting new team members.

+ Emergency Response:
Provide clear direction during emergencies, evacuations, or employee injuries.

Operations & Continuous Improvement

+ Floor Presence:
Spend a minimum of 50% of the shift on the manufacturing floor.

+ Performance Tracking:
Facilitate daily Tier I reviews, update metrics, and maintain accurate shift production and batch documentation.

+ Root Cause Analysis:
Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, downtime, quality defects, and resource constraints.

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Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Process Engineering teams to resolve technical issues; communicate shift status to plant leadership.

+ Workplace Organization:
Maintain high housekeeping standards and conduct regular 5S audits.

Safety Culture

+ Compliance:
Enforce company safety standards and mentor team members on safe practices.

+ Audits & Oversight:
Conduct routine safety audits to proactively mitigate workplace hazards.

+ Incident Response:
Lead investigations and complete formal documentation for all accidents and near-misses.

Qualifications

Required:

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Experience:

3+ years in a manufacturing environment, with proven experience supervising hourly personnel (including safety compliance, performance management, coaching, and timekeeping/payroll).

+ Communication & Interpersonal

Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver clear shift presentations, facilitate team meetings, and build rapport across all levels of a diverse workforce.

+ Problem Solving:
Strong troubleshooting skills with a track record of implementing permanent countermeasures.

+ Leadership:
Ability to delegate effectively, build a cohesive team atmosphere, and drive operational results across all levels of the organization.

Preferred:

+ Bachelor's Degree.

+ Supervisory experience within ISO 9000,…