Operations Early Career Program Associate

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.

What we are looking for

Avery Dennison’s North America Operations Early Career Program (OECP) has a single business focus to build talent for our world class organization. With a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning and classroom and virtual training, the OECP serves as the talent pipeline for operations roles throughout the organization.

We are looking for agile problem solvers who enjoy working in a dynamic and collaborative manufacturing environment to be our next Operations Associate. Associates receive in-depth exposure to multiple areas/divisions of our business.  Our program is flexible and passionate about the development needs of our associates alongside the needs of the business.  With a 24 month training curriculum that is rooted in our Avery Dennison values, and will guide you on your career path.

We are considering individuals who are passionate about working in any of the following states post graduation:

• Rancho Cucamonga, CA

• Mentor/Painesville/Fairport Harbor, OH

• Miamisburg, OH

• Oak Harbor, OH

• Peachtree City, GA

• Mount Prospect, IL

• Greenfield, IN

• Lowell, IN

• Neenah, WI

As you will be rotating through two different - 12 month assignments or one 18-month and 12-month rotation for January hires.  At the time of offer, location will be unknown and provided in late November for January start dates and late April for June start dates.

The OECP Associate could work in the following areas:

• A manufacturing facility or distribution center rotation is mandatory, focusing on floating project engineering, Enterprise Lean Sigma, and divisional quality. 

What you will be doing

The primary roles and responsibilities of this Early Careers Program Associate could  be:

Enterprise Lean and Six Sigma: Lead and conduct problem solving efforts and propose resolutions utilizing these tools

Process Improvement: Initiate and support new equipment and process upgrades to minimize scrap, increase productivity and improve quality. Assure improvements are sustained

Divisional Quality: Plan, develop, enhance and implement control systems to ensure product, material, process and procedural compliance with quality standards

Maintain Performance Standards: Provide on-machine expertise to operators and other staff personnel to ensure manufacturing capability and capacity are meeting delivery and performance targets

Floating Project Engineer: Develop project timelines, assign responsibilities, and drive execution of tasks to deliver goals

What sets us apart

Avery Dennison’s Early Career Program (ECP) is unlike any other with its emphasis on networking, community and support. From Day 1, networking is encouraged, promoted and expected within the program. As you are on-boarded with other ECP associates from the various tracks, you quickly develop a community with new, current, and recently graduated associates all committed to make sure you have what it takes to succeed.

A core component of the curriculum is the mentoring program. Paired with a leader within the organization, the program focuses on the transition from college to corporate, leveraging strengths and defining your career path.  

In addition as an organization that values diversity and inclusion, we encourage our associates to take an active role in our Employee Resource Groups(ERG’s).  ERG’s are a group of employees that help advance and promote diversity, cultural awareness and an inclusive work environment. Some of our ERG’s are Black Employee Resource Group (BERG), Elevate(Women’s Leadership Development), NEO Chinese Association, Unite(LGBT+), Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG) and Voz Latina.

What you will need to bring to the program

Avery Dennison has a long history of being an industry leader. Your history is important to us. It should include the following:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a focus on. Expected graduation date should be  December 2025 (to start in January 2026) or May 2026 (to start in June of 2026).

Experience

• Previous internship/co-op experience required or relevant work experience in manufacturing

• Leadership Experience via student organizations, such as Engineers without Borders, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Chemical Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers etc. 

• Volunteerism or similar activities

Travel

• Ability to travel 10 - 20 percent of the time 

*Must have reliable transportation to and from work

*Sponsorship is not available now or in the future 

Avery Dennison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Avery Dennison is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and 30,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent.

The salary for this position is $84,000 /year. 

The base salary 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 Statement

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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