Lean Six Sigma Project Lead - Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Summary: The Continuous Improvement Project Lead is a Lean/Six Sigma expert who uses the tools of Lean/Six Sigma to identify opportunities at the site or within a functional area to improve business results.

Representative Activities: Activities and duties will vary dependent upon functional area assigned. Activities may include, but are not limited to:

Develop in-depth understanding of Enterprise Lean Sigma philosophy and methods as demonstrated by successful training and certification in these areas.

Analyze Supply Chain Lead and help identify projects or process changes that will eliminate non-value added activities and create or improve processes that add value to our customers. Successfully initiate and lead and implement projects assigned. 

Be a change agent - challenge old ways of doing business and implement breakthrough improvements.

Motivate others to accept process changes and take ownership.

Report results and issues to ELS Manager.

Train, educates and mentor others in the organization on Lean/Sigma principles.

Identify project opportunities within site or across business unit. Identify and remove organizational barriers to continuous improvement process.

Drive site's layout and flow process improvement efforts. Drive efforts on applying the best practices.

Use the Value Stream Map to establish the baseline process and measure progress. 

Track and report on project Continuous Improvement metrics.

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Recently certified Black Belt or relatively new in role process or project engineers preferred. Typically has 3+ years related to business, operations or lean experience (technical and/or manufacturing) preferred.

Proven leadership skills - able to influence and motivate others.

High Energy, passion for excellence, bias for action.

Excellent project management skills

Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively present complex topics in a concise manner.

Effective interpersonal skills dealing with people at various levels and in a variety of functions.

Demonstrated ability to effectively lead Change.

Strong quantitative and analytical capability - strong statistical background and computer literacy a plus

Critical thinking skills. Substantial, relevant experience in logistics.

Solid understanding of business issues, metrics and customer value.

Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes and function specific software.

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.