Avery Dennison hiring Production Scheduler in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Company DescriptionAvery Dennison Corporation (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 the 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 34,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 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 reimbursem*nt
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job Description

Avery Dennison is a global leader in pressure-sensitive adhesives and materials, labels, tags, retail systems and specialty chemicals. The Fastener Solutions Division of Avery Dennison is a worldwide manufacturer of plastic fastening systems used in the automotive, apparel, retail, industrial and packaging industries. Our three-shift injection molding and extrusion operation is located in Fitchburg, MA. The Fastener Solutions Division is ISO/TS 16949 certified.

The Production Scheduler takes full responsibility for assisting in the daily decision-making regarding specific SKU’s in injection molding and extrusion molding. This role is responsible for supporting the total materials management of their respective area including planning, scheduling, capacity management, procurement, logistics, and inventory control. Optimizing inventory position, meeting customer timely delivery expectations and maintaining a favorable cost basis, are all key results for this position.

Your responsibilities will include:

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

Scheduling

• Prepare operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications. Develops a production schedule to meet our Customer requirements while maintaining inventory goals.
• Maintains and develops Production spreadsheets to facilitate both scheduling and purchasing.
• Responsible for Production daily and monthly reports. Responsible for developing, maintaining, and reporting production and financial information to increase productivity and efficiency
• Assist in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality and cost control.
• Supervise inventory and analyze requirements in order to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates.
• Maintain appropriate records and prepare reports.
• Work with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.
• Implement lean concepts and continuous improvements regarding supply chain, materials management, and logistics systems and processes.

Buying

• Analyze and plan material requirements by determining the quantity and date materials are needed to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Arranges timely deliveries of all materials & supplies required for Manufacturing to meet scheduled production.
• Expedites materials and serves as liaison between Suppliers & users.
• Maintain appropriate records and prepare reports.

Qualifications

QualificationsWhat we will be looking for in you:

• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• 3 years of Production Scheduling experience.
• Good analytical, mathematical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills and thorough.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional groups and supply chain to define and complete overall requirements.
• Understanding of ERP systems, G-Suite, Word, Excel (including Macros, Lookup & Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, Access, Visual Basic.
• Understanding of MFG/PRO a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations NoticeIf 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.