2nd Shift Supervisor
Avery Dennison · Liverpool, NY
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Avery Dennison (packaging) in Liverpool, NY. You will lead safety, quality, and productivity initiatives within our manufacturing facility.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- 5S
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How this role compares
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- Base pay
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- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Typical $80k–$104k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 32%
- Root cause 27%
- FDA / GMP 24%
- Lean 22%
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Education & Experience
- ✓Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or related field) preferred.
- ✓Leadership: 5+ years of production leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Technical Background: Proven experience in printing processes (HTL, screen press, or graphic printing) is highly preferred.
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As the 2nd Shift Production Supervisor (Internal title: HTL Production Supervisor), you will lead safety, quality, and productivity initiatives within our manufacturing facility. Reporting to the HTL Production Manager, you are responsible for the direct supervision and disciplinary management of production teams, ensuring operational excellence across the Plant.
Schedule : Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Core
Team Leadership & Talent Development
- •Direct Supervision: Manage all aspects of personnel, including hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
- •Performance Management: Utilize the Global Performance Management System to set annual goals, provide regular feedback, and track staff development.
- •Training: Identify skill gaps and provide targeted training opportunities to attract and retain high-potential talent.
- •Administrative Oversight: Manage timekeeping, overtime, vacation scheduling, and labor allocation.
Operational Excellence & Strategy
- •Workflow Optimization: Alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions, controlling load factors to maximize capacity and tool utilization.
- •Inventory & Logistics: Supervise warehouse operations (shipping/receiving, picking/packing) and analyze inventory reports to manage slow-moving or surplus stock.
- •Metric Ownership: Drive key performance indicators (KPIs) across safety, cost, quality, inventory, and service.
- •Continuous Improvement: Lead 5S activities, housekeeping, and waste reduction programs to minimize process complexity.
Safety & Compliance
- •Safety Leadership: Foster a safety-conscious culture through monthly meetings, daily huddles, and active participation in safety initiatives.
- •Quality Assurance: Execute frequent audits to ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and best practices.
- •Ethics: Model and promote the corporate Code of Business Ethics and Values.
Core Competencies
- •Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze operational data to drive daily improvements.
- •Operational Planning: Proficiency in scheduling, budgeting, and resource control.
- •Change Management: Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams through process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
Nice to Have
- +Experience in the aftermarket business sector.
- +Specific expertise in screen press operation.