Manager - Maintenance & Engineering

ABOUT AVERY DENNISON

Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global leader in pressure-sensitive and functional materials and labeling solutions for the retail apparel market. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers in the consumer packaging, graphical display, logistics, apparel, industrial and healthcare industries. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales of $7 billion in 2019. Learn more at www.averydennison.com 

Learn more at averydennison.com.

REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES: Activities and duties will vary dependent upon functional area assigned.  Activities may include, but are not limited to.

Operations

• Oversee daily operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems, machinery, and utilities.

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.

• Ensure timely resolution of breakdowns, with root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.

• Drive initiatives to improve equipment availability, reliability, and performance.

• Monitor energy consumption and identify opportunities for efficiency improvement.

• Participate in daily monitoring/coordination meetings to review equipment status, ongoing issues, and maintenance priorities.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company safety policies, statutory regulations, and electrical codes.

• Conduct risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety inspections regularly.

• Support internal and external audits by providing maintenance records, compliance evidence, and corrective action follow-ups.  

Education: Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical ,Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

Experience: Minimum 8-10 years experience in maintenance, plant facility management preferably in a manufacturing/industrial site.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Strong knowledge of mechanical electrical systems, motors, drives, PLCs, Utilities and industrial machinery.

  • Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for breakdown and corrective maintenance.

  • Familiarity with Preventive Maintenance (PM) systems and reliability-centered maintenance practices.

• Safety and Compliance: 

  • In-depth understanding of electrical safety standards, statutory regulations, and workplace safety practices.

  • Experience conducting risk assessments and root-cause analysis.

• Leadership & Teamwork:

  • Proven ability to supervise and mentor maintenance technicians.

  • Strong coordination skills to align maintenance with production/operations requirements.

• Process Improvement:

  • Experience in continuous improvement, energy efficiency, and cost optimization initiatives.  

• Communication and Collaboration:

  • Ability to liaise effectively with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

  • Good documentation and reporting skills (maintenance logs, downtime analysis, KPI tracking) with the  flexibility to support a 24 hour 7 day manufacturing schedule.

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.