Assistant ELS Manager (Enterprise Lean Sigma)

Company Description

Avery Dennison (NYSE : AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect thy physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of 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 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at

AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, CHINA, INDIA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZE AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.

ABOUT THE ROLE :

You will lead and coordinate continuous improvement efforts and manage ELS Project Leaders for Kajang DC at a site or within a functional area. Acts as change agent and subject matter expert to or within the business unit to drive and support ELS continuous improvements.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE :

• Monitor the team’s progress in applying the Enterprise Lean Sigma techniques
• Develop ELS training plans, site’s trainers and track progress.
• Facilitate and support Kaizen events.
• Act as a coach and catalyst for the sharing and implementation of best practices across all businesses
• Monitor and evaluate team members, and adjust training where needed.
• Business / functional role for driving ELS throughout the business / function with sustainable results
• Build relationships with business leaders to understand business objectives and priorities and collaboratively develop supporting process improvement initiatives.
• Perform general management duties exercising usual authority concerning staff, performance appraisals, promotions and terminations. Responsible for training and development of subordinate staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies.
• Act as a coach, team role model and change-agent.
• Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals.
• Coordinate team efforts, create and manage a regional strategy and team operating plan.
• Partner with site and functional leaders to train and deploy Enterprise Lean Sigma practices.
• Assists in selection of teams and individuals to work Enterprise Lean Sigma implementation opportunities.
• Use the Value Stream Map to establish the baseline process and measure progress.

Qualifications

Additional Information

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

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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