Technical 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, 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 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

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

The Technical Manager will be part of the site leadership team and will interact regularly with quality, manufacturing, and R&D to define process capabilities, improve product consistency, and exceed customer expectations and quality standards. This position will report into the Plant Manager and will be based out of Mt. Juliet, TN. 

Your primary responsibilities and essential functions of this position include:

• Safety: Promote safety as the most important value in the organization by contributing through training, project management and other EHS responsibilities.

• Process Safety Management: Lead for applicable PSM elements including management of site Process Hazard Analysis, Management of Change, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews systems. Drive continuous improvement in these processes.

• Lead, develop, and challenge the engineering and maintenance team to improve process reliability, technology advancement, and support continuous improvement projects.

• Collaborate with other plants/divisions to identify and implement operational standard methodologies.

• Lead capital project planning, communication, and execution to achieve time, cost, and results targets.

• Support the scale-up of new products and in the improvement of existing products.

• Manage/control cost center and capital project portfolio to achieve targeted results.

• Apply rigorous observation and analytical tools to identify and execute projects focused on safety, quality, operating cost, productivity, and fulfillment of customer requirements.

• Facilitate/collaborate with other functions to ensure project objectives are aligned with division and plant objectives.

• Assess, select, and handle external contractors for project and service requirements.

• Member of plant leadership team with leadership responsibilities both within primary function and beyond.

• Provide training, mentoring, performance planning, and feedback to develop direct reports and others.

Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years experience in plant operation/engineering leadership role.

• Experience with process safety management (PSM).

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field is required.

• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems (including automation control, AC and DC drives, mechanical drives and systems, PLCs, sensors, and motor controls) and facilities systems.

• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to influence and motivate others to excel.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently in a dynamic factory environment.

• Ability to work with others in a team environment. Actively promote collaboration & teamwork and resolve conflicts.

• Strong organization and computer skills - MS Office, MS Project, Google, Lotus Notes, MINITAB, AutoCAD, MP2, Rockwell RS software.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.

• Exposure to Six Sigma or Lean Methodologies (Blackbelt/Greenbelt).

Additional Information

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 other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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