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Avery Dennison Associate Production Planner - Liverpool, NY in Liverpool, New York
466830BR
Auto req ID:
466830BR
Company:
Avery Dennison
Job Code:
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Job Description:
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Full-time
Company Description
Avery 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, 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 more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion.
At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:
Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
Paid parental leave
401K eligibility
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
Paid vacation and paid holidays
Job Description
At this time, we are only able to consider candidates local to the area and are comfortable commuting to our facility.
The Role The Production Planner drives business-critical analyses and research for Supply Chain, Materials Management, and Logistics. You will be responsible for forecasting, trend analysis, and master scheduling to ensure peak production efficiency, optimal inventory levels, and seamless manufacturing flow.
This role serves as the primary liaison for finishing operations, ensuring that production capabilities align perfectly with business unit demands and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Master Scheduling & Planning
Master Schedule Development: Create and maintain the master production schedule to optimize planning, stocking, and final assembly rates.
Operational Oversight: Monitor fabrication and assembly sequences to provide guidance to production associates and ensure specification compliance.
Work Order Management: Prepare shop work orders and coordinate with schedulers to meet strict time requirements and production milestones.
Capacity Modeling: Develop capacity scenarios for peak season planning and production readiness to prevent bottlenecks.
Analytical Insight & Reporting
Distribution Studies: Conduct network studies to improve delivery times and order fill rates.
Efficiency Analysis: Perform comparative analyses to determine the most efficient options for inventory levels and production scheduling.
Trend Forecasting: Analyze manufacturing trends and prepare forecasts to increase overall productivity and resource allocation.
Data Integrity: Maintain accurate progress reports and operational records to provide visibility to site leadership.
Process Improvement & Liaison
Continuous Improvement: Lead ELS (Enterprise Lean System) projects to reduce waste and improve process quality using root-cause analysis (A3 Thinking).
Business Liaison: Serve as the primary focal point for the business unit to ensure scheduling needs and policy interpretations are met.
Stakeholder Interface: Coordinate with customers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure all external requirements and service levels are achieved.
Position Title:
Associate Production Planner - Liverpool, NY
Job Category:
Manufacturing
Minimum Education Required:
High School/GED
City*:
Liverpool
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Finance, or Supply Chain Management (or 2+ years of direct scheduling/planning experience).
Technical Skills: Strong mathematical and analytical mindset; ability to document and improve complex manufacturing processes.
Soft Skills: Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills; ability to lead through ambiguity and define requirements with cross-functional groups.
Mindset: Proactive, results-oriented, and comfortable initiating change in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: APICS (CPIM/CSCP), ELS, or Lean Green Belt preferred.
Experience: Experience in a high-volume manufacturing or "Jersey finishing" environment.
Teamwork & Safety
Safety First: Consistently work in a safe manner and support all health, safety, and housekeeping initiatives.
Collaborative Growth: Support team members in meeting site goals and participate in collective decision-making and special projects.
Additional Information
The salary range for this position is $52,050- $69,400 / year.
The hiring base salary range 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. Experienced Avery Dennison employees who are interested in this position and have questions regarding how the hiring range listed above may apply to them should contact their HR representative. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
State*:
New York
Salary Range:
$45,000-$60,000