Avery Dennison
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Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, including pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs approximately 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2017 were $6.6 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
DISPATCH FUNCTIONS
Ensure that daily delivery targets are met
Ensure correct labeling and packaging of the finished product
Ensure that the correct procedure for handling deliveries is adhered to in respect of:
The necessary quality checks have been done on selected consignments
The correct documentation is issued
On time deliveries
Ensure Transport Management System is consistently followed
Reconciliation of system versus actual deliveries daily
Customer claims and collections completed according to Salesforce procedure
STOCK CONTROL
Manage consumables for daily consumption
Ensure that the correct procedure for handling raw materials is adhered to in respect of:
Consumption
Return to rack location
Accurate cycle counts on an at least monthly basis
Investigations done on inventory deviations, and the necessary supporting corrective action in terms of adjustments and investigations completed.
Implement a plan to re-evaluate products in hold and defect locations continuously
Ensure scrap product is correctly and responsibly disposed off when necessary
Managing drivers and vehicles
Ensuring vehicle licencing, driver's licenses and PDP renewals are in order
Ensure that all vehicles are serviced as per vehicle specification
Ensure that all vehicles are cleaned weekly
Ensure daily inspections on delivery vehicles and forklifts. Report any deviations on the condition of the vehicles or equipment and action any repairs
Ensure that daily production targets are met
Ensure that slitter utilization is maximized
Ensure that manpower is optimally deployed
Continuously search for opportunities to increase productivity in conjunction with the Automated Recording System for Finishing System
Ensuring product quality standards are upheld
Corrective action in respect of discrepancies or non conformances
Coordinate with the Dispatch Supervisor to oversee the final product quality
Investigate customer complaints or product concerns and rectify the issues effectively
Actively identifying continuous improvement opportunities and implementations thereof.
Proactively identifying and implementing manufacturing operational expenses reductions.
Continuous focus on 5S.
Zero tolerance approach on basic PPE compliance
Ensure that all Company Safety policies are adhered to at all times
Constant Focus on reporting and corrective action on near misses, unsafe acts/conditions and behaviors
Ongoing focus on safety improvements
Aligning Performance for Success
Building Partnership
Coaching
Customer Focus
Decision-Making
Facilitating change
Initiating Action
Managing conflict
Planning and Organizing
Through knowledge and understanding of operations procedures and processes.
Leadership skills
Computer Literacy- Microsoft office suite (Excel – Essential)
Warehouse Inventory Managements system experience (E.g. MFGPro/ Nautilus/ Manhattan/ SAP)
Excellent Communication skills-written and verbal
Ability to think proactively
Reliable, dependable and responsible
Report writing skills
Numerical skills
Management skills
Medically fit
Accuracy
Efficiency
Identification of staff development needs.
Grade 12
Operations/Engineering/Production Management qualification
3-5 years’ experience within the manufacturing industry
Minimum 3 years’ experience leading teams at Supervisory level
Knowledge and understanding of ELS and continuous improvement initiatives an advantage
Please note that if you have not heard from the HR Department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.
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.
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