Production Manager

ABOUT AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) 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 more than 25,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales of $6.3 billion in 2014. Learn more at www.averydennison.com . ABOUT YOUR ROLE: Scope and general purpose of the role: The incumbent is required to take responsibility for the overall co-ordination and management of safe and efficient receiving, handling, production and distribution of products from Avery Dennison SA to customers whilst ensuring that Avery Dennison SA performs to ISO Standards, OHS Act Safety Standards as well as maintaining sound industrial relations. The incumbent is also required to ensure that all budgetary constraints are adhered to and inventory losses are less than 1%. The incumbent’s job purpose is not limited to the abovementioned. People Leadership: Providing functional leadership in relation to Slitting Operators, Material handlers, Operations clerks as well as assistant operators to upgrade talent in technical excellence and process YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: Safety and Security: Assume 16.2 accountability for the Johannesburg DC Provide and maintain a workplace which is safe and without risk to health Oversee and review safety statistics, providing improvement recommendations around equipment, processes and site layout to maintain safety standards Use best practices within Avery Dennison to provide recommendations for improvement in safety, team development, and equipment Provide appropriate supervision, instruction, training and information to employees so that they perform their tasks in a manner that ensure