A highly interesting role in a leading global organization. The Site Manager is responsible for the production site in Israel, which includes various production departments and support departments. The purpose of this role is to act as a member of the Avery Dennison Israel management team and a partner in various forums in the global company, overseeing production, supply chain, and operational excellence while maintaining high professional and managerial standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- This position is based on-site in Kibbutz Hanita with daily attendance required.
- Full responsibility for all operations department performance including auditing, packaging, logistics, supply chain, TPI, purchasing, processes, quality assurance, operational excellence, safety and environmental quality, maintenance, infrastructure and economics.
- Leading an operational excellence program in terms of depreciation, output, and productivity and acquisition and implementation of new equipment.
- Defining an annual investment plan with the professional teams and managing the operations department budget while striving for constant efficiency.
- Leadership, mentoring, and personal and professional support of department managers and characterization and implementation of work processes, line infrastructure, and procedures.
- Matrix management of Avery Dennison Hanita's manufacturing site in China.
Required:
- Engineering education in Industrial Engineering and Management, Chemistry (process), Biotechnology, or Machinery.
- Proven experience as a Site Manager in a medium-sized or larger industrial company.
- Expertise in leading production sites, process improvements, and operational excellence.
- Fluent command of Hebrew and English, including speaking, writing, and reading.
- Willingness to work under pressure with high availability for a 24/7 production environment.
Skills you need to succeed:
- High level of procedural and professional understanding with quick learning ability.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and personal/professional support skills for department managers.
- Broad systemic vision with the ability to navigate between various organizational needs.
- Exceptional collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills.
- High work ethic and the ability to manage a large number of projects simultaneously.
Resilience & Leadership:
- We are looking for a candidate with "broad shoulders" (strong leadership and resilience) who can handle the demands of a 24/7 manufacturing and operations environment. You must be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining daily operations and upholding high professional and managerial standards.
- Technical Aptitude: Strong learning agility with a solid understanding of technical systems and operational processes.
- Strategic Vision: A broad, systemic organizational view with the ability to successfully navigate and balance competing company needs.
- Work Environment: A dynamic role split between the production floor ("the field") and the office.
Additional Requirements
- Residency: Must reside in the Western Galilee area, with the southern boundary being the Krayot (Haifa bay area) or surrounding regions.
What we offer:
Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:
- Structured and formal development plans and discussions.
- Global and local training opportunities.
- Canteen and a fully equipped kitchen.
- Monthly commute allowance.
- Monthly phone allowance.
- Company car.
- Pension fund & study fund (Keren Hishtalmut) from the first day.
- Gifts for personal events.
- Holiday gifts.
- Annual company events and activities.
- Yearly health check.
Why join Avery Dennison: We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. Avery Dennison provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize supply chains, reduce waste, and connect the physical and digital worlds. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at [email protected]. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.
Skills Required
- Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, Process Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Machinery
- Proven experience as a Site Manager in a medium-sized or larger industrial company
- Expertise in leading production sites, process improvements, and operational excellence
- Fluent Hebrew and English (speaking, writing, reading)
- Willingness and ability to work under pressure with high availability for a 24/7 production environment
- Daily on-site attendance at Kibbutz Hanita
- Residency in the Western Galilee area (southern boundary: the Krayot/Haifa bay area)
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.
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