Production 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 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 www.averydennison.com .

SUMMARY: The Production Manager reports to the Head of Operations and directs one or more areas of the manufacturing environment in order to meet production, quality and cost objectives, overseeing the day-to-day operations of normally two shifts. This incumbent will determine requirements for equipment, materials, and manpower resources. The incumbent represents Operations on cross-functional leadership teams to drive site and business goals, and is responsible for Operational results across multiple teams/units within a facility. The Production Manager can be assigned to any area of the Site. REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES: Activities and duties will vary depending upon the functional area assigned. Activities may include, but are not limited to: Employee Development & Management Train and provide development opportunities for staff. Ensure annual goals are complete and communicated. Ensure Global Performance Management System is up to date and regular feedback is provided to staff members. Monitor and evaluate team members, and adjust training where needed. Attract, retain and develop high potential talent. Model and promote the Corporation’s Code of Business Ethics and Values. Perform general management duties, exercising usual authority concerning staff, performance appraisals, promotions and terminations. Responsible for training and development of subordinate staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies. Act as a team role model and change-agent. Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals. Coordinate team efforts, create and manage a regional strategy and team operating plan. Operations Management Responsible for operational results. Drive execution of site improvement plans, help set operations improvement goals, ensure priorities and accountabilities are clear, provide resources and remove obstacles to ensure success. Analyze and draw information for long-term strategic change and improvement for multiple teams/shifts. Lead significant projects and improvement initiatives, scheduling and planning, budgeting and control. Focus on improving more complex performance through ELS efforts. Design and implement operational improvement strategies for safety, cost, quality, training, inventory and services. Drive execution of site improvement plans, help set operations improvement goals, ensure priorities and accountabilities are always clear within operations, provide resources and remove obstacles to ensure success. Analyze and draw information for long-term strategic change and improvement. Oversee the practice of all health and safety procedures, ensuring that safety is employees’ top priority. Lead a safe operation of the business unit and comply with legal, legislative and