Production Team Lead at Avery Dennison — Painesville, OH

Are you a natural leader on the shop floor who thrives on teamwork, quality, and driving continuous improvement? Avery Dennison is seeking a Coating Production Team Lead to guide, support, and inspire our production team. In this hands-on leadership role, you will facilitate daily production, coordinate shift activities, and help build a safe, high-performing environment.

Shift: 6:45PM-7:00AM, 2-2-3

Starting Hiring Pay: $31.94/hr plus $2/hr shift differential

What You’ll Do

• Guide & Support: Coordinate daily shift activities, assign tasks, and ensure seamless teamwork to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Lead by Example: Model a "safety-first" culture and jump onto the production line when needed to support customer demands or coverage gaps.
• Coach & Develop: Identify team training needs, facilitate continuous learning, and provide performance feedback to help team members grow.
• Drive Quality & Safety: Lead root-cause analysis for quality or safety issues, ensuring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and 5S practices are followed.
• Continuous Improvement: Partner across teams to simplify processes, reduce manufacturing waste, and streamline production workflows.

What You’ll Need

• Experience: High School Diploma/GED OR 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Leadership Traits: Proven ability to coach peers, encourage open communication, and put "Team Before Self."
• Technical Skills: Basic computer proficiency (Excel, Word, ERP/MFG systems). Ability to obtain Forklift and MERT certifications.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to work overtime as needed and comfortably manage changing shift priorities.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of lead experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Project Management and Time Management skills.

Reasonable Accommodations Notice

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