Company Description
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of 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 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
Job Description
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
You will be responsible for Product & Process Development with the responsibility to introduce new materials and products in line with the PLT team and AOP needs through the DDOS model and via the use of Six Sigma skills / processes. You will manage the Overall Innovation process for ASEAN, with focus on Product led Innovation, facilitating Ideation, filtration, benchmarking of ideas, and execution
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
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Locate or develop new raw materials with suppliers to ensure products introduced to the market are of the greatest value.
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Work with PLT teams to identify new product opportunities and assess the commercial feasibility of new Products.
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Identify raw materials required for producing new laminate products that meet with customers' and end-users requirements and list VoC/CTQs.
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Assess the technical and process capabilities of the plant to consistently produce new products and identify if new investments in technology or fixed assets are required.
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Coordinate with relevant functions to set the project timeline to develop and introduce new products.
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Cross-functionally manage new product development projects with ADIKC/NRC and relevant functions and ensure the new product Introduction to the market is on schedule.
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Work closely with Operation teams in conducting coater trials in the plants, with a focus on managing trials in ASEAN Plants.
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Work with the knowledge center in conducting converting trials of new products with customers & end-users and collate the Converting trials summary.
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Establish technical specifications of new products and preparation of product datasheets.
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Support Sales & Marketing teams for the launch of new products.
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Produce monthly reports on the new product introduction activities.
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Qualify new raw material and/or new suppliers
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Lead production trials, converting and application trials, provide technical recommendations and ensure success of product qualification.
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Lead and coordinate across relevant functions for trial success, analyze trial reports and assist in resolving any obstacles related to the material qualification.
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Assess customer needs in order to recommend appropriate products/services. Investigate new applications or improvements to products with customers.
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Manage the Processes used for development including VoC/CTQs; New Raw Material & Laminate Specs & Tracking Development projects.
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Gather the feedback from customers & end-users on the existing product construction and improve its performance to meet with customers & end-users’ requirements.
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Lead the Innovation Process for ASEAN.
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Facilitate the entire Innovation Process for ASEAN, along with the stakeholders in respective countries.
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Focus on Idea pipeline / Screening of New ideas/ execution of ideas- Product Ideas.
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Be the overall Champion for the Innovation Process both Product and Non Product ( with the help of other functions) and drive the quality of Innovation in the region.
Qualifications
- Bachelors /Masters in Engineering, preferably Chemical/Polymer science or other relevant disciplines.
- 8 years of working experience in packaging film / paper manufacturing; adhesive compounding or related industries.
- Experience with product development and product commercialization processes.
- Strong Project Management skills – Drive; document and execute strategies when leading projects to meet the business needs and timeframes.
- Six Sigma Skills – Certified GB Level is good to have.
- Excellent problem solving analysis and analytical skills.
- Customer focus with strong customer relationship-building experience.
- Independent and team player.
- Excellent written technical and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Lead project teams and facilitate / encourage strong multi functional team work.
Additional Information
AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER
Avery Dennison Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are frequently characterized as decent or good, supported by multiple medical plan options alongside dental, vision, and mental health coverage. Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage add to the perceived strength of core protection benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is strengthened by an automatic employer contribution plus an additional employer match tied to employee contributions. The availability of an employee stock purchase plan further broadens long-term savings options beyond the 401(k).
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related support is reinforced through parental leave and dedicated adoption and fertility assistance with a stated benefit amount. Domestic partner eligibility and LGBTQIA+ healthcare support features expand coverage for different family structures.
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What We Do
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 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2020 were $7.0 billion.
