Maintenance Team Manager

Company Description

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 and mitigate loss, 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 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment

• Paid parental leave

• 401K eligibility

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate

• Paid vacation and paid holidays

Job Description

Drive operational excellence by leading our maintenance department. This role focuses on optimizing equipment reliability, facility functionality, and team performance to ensure zero-disruption manufacturing.

Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Direct and mentor a team of technicians and supervisors to maximize department productivity.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive maintenance strategy centered on asset reliability.

• Establish and track KPIs to measure department effectiveness and efficiency.

Operational Oversight

• Manage all preventive and corrective maintenance for machinery, tools, and facilities.

• Oversee asset inventory, including spare parts and critical supplies.

• Identify and implement process improvements through equipment upgrades and cost-saving initiatives.

• Maintain rigorous documentation of all repairs, activities, and equipment histories.

Financial & Vendor Management

• Architect and manage the department budget, ensuring strategic resource allocation.

• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to source high-quality materials at optimal costs.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce strict adherence to safety regulations and internal company policies.

• Ensure all maintenance activities support a safe, high-functioning work environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 6+ years in a maintenance or engineering leadership role, ideally within an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Technical Skills: Deep troubleshooting expertise and proficiency in Maintenance Management Software (CMMS). Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance.
• Methodology: Direct exposure to Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Financial Acumen: Proven experience in budgeting and financial oversight.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or NA.TA.Operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations.

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