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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 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 more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Our Vestcom Business is the industry leader in technology-driven shelf-edge solutions for Retailers and CPGs. Our data-integrated media solutions drive sales and loyalty, engaging shoppers where it matters most - the point of decision. Our patented innovation has been trusted by top retailers for more than 30 years to drive productivity and profitable growth.

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

This is a unique opportunity to join our Vestcom leadership team as the Vice President of Operations. This role provides the strategic direction and vision to the Operations functions and customer experience teams.  

The ideal candidate will drive excellence across the operations organization with a focus on on-time delivery of high-quality products.  They will also support and drive actions for a culture of safety and employee engagement. This role reports directly to the VP & General Manager of Vestcom. 

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Represent the Operations, Supply Chain, Machine group and Customer Experience functions on the Vestom Leadership team.

• Accountable for on time and in full  delivery, year-to-year improvement of business operations results: financial, quality, service, safety, employee engagement, inventory, organizational development; responsible for long-term capabilities of operations capacity, organization, skills, etc.

• Lead the function to meeting or exceeding all financial and operational goals & KPI's

• Implement world-class practices to drive capabilities to world-class levels.  

• Maintain organizational focus on environmental, health and  safety

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with inside and outside organizations to bring leading edge improvements into our manufacturing processes. Manage change to link the organization to market and customer needs. 

• Support innovation through technology, service and culture 

• Maintain a culture that embraces  a safety-first mentality with employee engagement with trust, teamwork and respect. 

• Develop an operating model to meet the needs of the business; develop successors and implement succession plans; lead multi-function, multi-site operation leadership team. 

• Conduct regular business reviews, working with business and financial management to develop, evaluate and monitor action plans that lead to profitable growth. 

• Participate in, coordinate and align the division's strategic plan and annual plan process; establish and manage targets for key financial metrics.

• Drive consistent and improved employee engagement across Vestcom Service bureaus. 

• 12+ years Operations experience including site management, management of multi-functional and organizational initiatives

• Requires a four-year college degree in Business Administration or related degree. Master's degree preferred.

• P&L management experience

• Experience in planning & forecasting

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required; ability to hold teams accountable for performance imperative.

• Solid leadership skills with a proven track record of motivating and inspiring a workforce required.

• Demonstrated planning, organizing, project management and strategy implementation skills, including capital and expense budgeting

• Ability to lead through Vestcom/Avery Dennison Values 

• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to travel around 50% of the time.

The salary range for this position is $250,000 - $310,000 / 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. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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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