Engineering & Maintenance Manager

About Avery Dennison

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

As a key member of the site leadership team, the Engineering and Maintenance Manager provides strategic and operational leadership to the process engineering, controls, and maintenance departments. Your primary mission is to build organizational capability by leading, developing, and challenging your teams to exceed performance targets. You will drive process reliability
, advance site technology, and champion continuous improvement initiatives that align with Avery Dennison’s Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) standards.

• Leadership & Development: Attract, retain, and develop high‑potential talent by providing regular feedback through the Global Performance Management System and creating clear development opportunities.

• Operational Excellence: Design and implement strategies for Safety, quality, and cost reduction
  . You will oversee the work order system, spare parts inventory, and preventative maintenance schedules to ensure equipment is in top working order with minimal downtime.

• Financial Stewardship: Manage the department budget and the site’s capital project portfolio, ensuring all investments are executed on time and deliver expected financial results.

• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with R&D, Quality, and Commercial teams to translate customer needs into technical requirements, supporting new product qualifications and R&D trials.

• Safety Leadership: Model and promote a safety‑first culture, ensuring all operations comply with legal and corporate EHS requirements.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred; other related engineering degrees will be considered.

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in process engineering, plant maintenance, or engineering leadership within a complex manufacturing environment.

• Technical Knowledge: Strong proficiency in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
  , including automation controls, AC/DC drives, and PLCs.

• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to influence, motivate, and develop diverse teams while managing multiple high‑priority projects concurrently.

• Analytical Ability: Strong data analysis and problem‑solving skills to identify trends and develop actionable plans.

• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical data to various levels of the organization.

• Tools: Proficiency with Google Collaboration Tools, Microsoft Office, and technical software such as AutoCAD or Rockwell RS.

• Preferred: Lean Manufacturing or SIX Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) and experience with Total Predictive Maintenance (TPM) programs.

• The salary range for this position is $119,625 - $159,500 / year.
• The hiring [base salary / wage rate] range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well…