Avery Dennison
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On-site · Mentor, Ohio, United States$86k+Full-timePosted 7 weeks ago
Avery Dennison
ApplyAvery 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 nearly 60 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:
Inclusive Healthcare: This no-cost program helps you find doctors who will treat you with dignity and respect and who are experienced in providing compassionate, high- quality LGBTQ+ healthcare.
401(k) Retirement Savings: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan. You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.
Medical Insurance: Avery Dennison offers the following medical insurance plan options to best meet your needs and shares your plan costs with you.
Paid Time Off: You start with 10 vacation days in your first year on the job, and receive 13 paid holidays each year as determined by local management.
About the role:
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. In this role as an Operations Early Career Program Associate, you will join a flexible program passionate about the development needs of our associates alongside the needs of the business, supported by a 24-month training curriculum rooted in our Avery Dennison values.
Key Responsibilities:
On-site position across dynamic manufacturing environments and distribution centers.
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.
We are considering individuals who are passionate about working in any of the following states post graduation:
Perris, CA
Peachtree City, GA
Mount Prospect, IL
Greenfield, IN
Lowell, IN
Mentor/Painesville/Fairport Harbor, OH
Miamisburg, OH
Oak Harbor, OH
Neenah, WI
Mt Juliet TN
You will be notified of your site assignment approx 60 days prior to your start date
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, etc.) with a graduation timeline for December Graduates (January start date) or May Graduates (June start date).
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.
Demonstrated engagement in volunteerism or similar activities.
Must have reliable transportation to and from work
Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Must be willing to relocate to any of our sites while on our early career program.
The salary for this position is $86,000.
The salary above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
The hourly rate 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 Employer:
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status.
Reasonable Accommodations Notice:
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.
Identity Verification Notice:
To maintain the integrity of our hiring process and protect our candidates from identity fraud, we require video and/or in-person interviews. As part of this verification, we may also ask you to take a brief photo. This image is used exclusively to ensure identity consistency and will be permanently deleted once the hiring process concludes.
Pre-employment Screening Notice:
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.