The posting
Company Description
We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
Benefits
At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:
- Inclusive Healthcare Support: Anthem Inclusive Care is a new program designed for our LGBTQ+ members. This no-cost program helps you find doctors who will treat you with dignity and respect and who are experienced in providing compassionate, high-quality LGBTQ+ healthcare.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan. You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance: Avery Dennison offers healthcare and insurance options to support you and your family based on your personal needs.
- Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison.
Job Description
Avery Dennison is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to join the Fastener Group in Fitchburg, MA. The Warehouse Supervisor plays an integral role in our Operations at Performance Tapes. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the ongoing material handling, receiving, WIP and FG shipping processes including transactional accuracy. The Warehouse Supervisor is also responsible for providing leadership and direction for all Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost reduction objectives that meet and exceed our internal and external customers' needs.
Key Responsibilities
This is an on-site position located at our facility in Fitchburg, MA.
- Provide daily leadership to instill and reinforce an injury-free workplace, environmental compliance, and consistent execution of housekeeping tasks and waste removal.
- Manage daily material handling, receiving, WIP, and FG shipping processes, ensuring transactional accuracy, weekly inventory reporting, and timely freight claim processing.
- Lead daily team meetings and develop a customer-centric, collaborative culture across the shipping and material handling team of 9-12 direct reports.
- Continuously train, motivate, coach, and develop team members, while managing staffing schedules to economically meet business requirements and build cross-training opportunities.
- Drive execution of site improvement plans and continuous improvement activities utilizing Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) to eliminate waste, optimize quality, and achieve operational targets.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in a Shipping & Receiving, logistics, or material planning role. 2 years of experience supervising others.
- HS diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the proven ability to build collaborative relationships across all functions, management levels, and employees.
- Results-oriented mindset with high customer focus and demonstrated ability to take ownership to proactively resolve issues.
- Strong understanding of applicable computer systems, including Microsoft Excel/Google Suite and business systems (TMS, MFGpro, CLS, MES, Fastrack).
- Familiarity with process documentation and continuous improvement, flexibility to initiate change, and bilingual English / Spanish skills preferred.
Additional Information
Pay Transparency
The salary range for this position is $68,000- $90,000 / year. The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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.
Reasonable Accommodations Notice
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Identity Verification Notice
To maintain the integrity of our hiring process and protect our candidates from identity fraud, we require video and/or in-person interviews. As part of this verification, we may also ask you to take a brief photo. This image is used exclusively to ensure identity consistency and will be permanently deleted once the hiring process concludes.
Pre-employment Screening Notice
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
