Coating Production Scheduler

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.

The Coating Production Scheduler is an integral role in our Service, Materials, and Logistics team overseeing the Coating planning activities . In this role you will report directly to the Service, Materials & Logistics Manager, and you will be responsible for overseeing the daily workflow, scheduling activities to support the Coating business unit, as well as WIP inventory management. Additionally, this position will support key initiatives and projects focused on improving service, scheduling and planning as it affects the Coating business unit. 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to: 

• Daily scheduling for assigned Coating/Roll Editing assets to optimize customer requested dates, Coating campaigns and manufacturing capacity.

• Works with customer service, sales, supply chain as needed to resolve customer order issues.

• Provides machine capacity planning as needed to support the business. Identify and communicate bottleneck areas and provide assistance to manage over / under capacity situations

• Provides leadership for WIP management to minimize obsolescence and improve inventory turns

• Participates in physical inventory process

• Monitors stock programs and works with division resources to adjust planning parameters as necessary.

• Daily management and reporting of Coating metrics including stocking levels, and capacity

• Provide support for product transitions and new product introductions.

• Consistently works in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers, and manufacturing systems. Performs general housekeeping tasks and waste removal within department/group and assists other areas as required.

• Continuously reviews current processes and searches out improvement methods to improve product/process quality and reduce waste, rework, and unnecessary work that adds no value to the work or process. Supports safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assists and supports other team members in meeting department and site goals. 

• Participates and shares in performing all tasks necessary to run the facility. Contributes and participates in team decision-making. Provides support in project work and other special requests.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Logistics Management - required

• 2 years previous scheduling, planning, or Supply Chain experience required

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with all functions and levels of the organization

• Results oriented focus and ability to take ownership to resolve issues.

• Flexibility and willingness to initiate change.
  High customer focus: ability to proactively identify and meet customer needs.

• Ability to interface with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements.

• Ability to use ELS problem solving tools to identify root cause. (A3 Thinking)

• Ability to work well with all levels of management and employees.

• Familiarity in process documentation and improvement.

• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite and planning and business systems (OMP, Oracle, Oracle BI).

Preferred Requirements 

• APICS certification preferred.

NOTE:  A detailed listing of the physical requirements may be obtained from the local Human Resource contact or the site Occupational Health Nurse.

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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