Operations Manager Norway

About Avery Dennison

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.

We're not just a global leader in materials science and branding solutions; we're a team of passionate individuals committed to bringing brands to life and transforming how businesses connect with their customers. Whether through our Embelex platform, empowering creativity with on-product branding, or our Aftermarket solutions, optimizing apparel production and supply chains, we work together to solve complex challenges and create a more sustainable future.

Our vision unites us: Together, we connect the physical and digital to solve some of the world's most complex challenges

Learn more at https://apparelsolutions.averydennison.com/en

Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team via Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com.

The Operations Manager Norway is accountable for all aspects of operational performance in Norway. The role will implement operational efficiency improvements, which may include, but are not limited to, customer satisfaction, safety, quality controls, system standardisation, site selection, facility design, and trade compliance.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

• Lead the operations teams to support the growth objectives of our Norway business

• Manage operations and supply chain activities for the site, while maintaining our global manufacturing principles and global compliance and safety standards

• Create a vision and operating plan for the Norway site together with commercial and other stakeholders.

• Translate the global/regional strategy into practical action plans

• Be accountable for leading the operations & supply chain leadership team to deliver key objectives which includes but not limited to safety, service, quality, cost, operations efficiency, working capital, capex and trade compliance.

• Successfully implement annual and long-term financial and business plans (financial, safety, service, organisation, inventory).

• Demonstrate a professional leadership style, act as a role model in stimulating motivation & commitment among team members.

• Drive execution of site improvement plans, help set operations improvement goals, ensure priorities and accountabilities are always clear within operations, provide resources and remove obstacles to ensure success.

• Create an atmosphere which facilitates high levels of employee engagement, commitment and behaviours that mirror the Avery Dennison Values and principles.

• Drive automation and innovative operational practices that promote efficiency and best practices.

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  7+ years Operations/Manufacturing experience managing large teams

• Bachelor degree or above; Major in engineering, industrial management or related.

• Experience in leading a diverse team in Plant Manager capacity

• Experience in leading continuous improvement efforts. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing Operating Principles.

• Strong ability to manage, coach and develop a diverse team of individuals performing a variety of tasks.

• Good organisational skills and communication at all levels and execution.

• Excellent leadership skills. Ability to lead, contribute, and influence others in a team-based organisation.

• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, G Suite, and function specific software.

• Organisational and people skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner.

• Experience managing profit and loss at a site level

Who we are! - Our Story:

Every voice. Every day! Eight Values. One Team!

Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer.

To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach, please go to https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.html

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