GPD Supervisor

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Take ownership of new item development while collaborating across teams to promote best practices and drive continuous improvement in product development processes.

Job Description

 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

 

Take ownership of new item development, ensuring completeness, consistency, and compliance with customer specifications.

Provide guidance and technical support to GPD team members, sharing expertise and assisting them in resolving complex issues.

Collaborate with Sales, CS, and Operations teams to support both existing and new business opportunities.

Ensure quality and accuracy of information shared with Production, Sales, CS, and outsource partners.

Act as a point of contact for cross-functional collaboration to resolve daily issues and escalate critical matters when necessary.

Support planning and execution of projects, focusing on reducing errors, improving speed, and driving continuous improvement.

Assist in product re-engineering and material development in coordination with local purchasing to stay ahead of competition.

Ensure timely quotations and delivery of accurate development information to CPD/GSPD/Sales.

Promote best practices, continuous improvement, and innovation within the GPD function.

Maintain 5S standards, proper sample storage, and housekeeping in work areas.

Support training initiatives by sharing knowledge with CS, Sales, and Operations teams when required.

Carry out additional responsibilities or tasks assigned to support business priorities.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

Strong product development and sampling expertise with attention to detail.

Business-oriented mindset with the ability to identify opportunities.

Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Thorough understanding of commercial processes, product development, and production workflows.

Ability to work independently while guiding and supporting team members.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Qualifications

What we expect from you! - Your Expertise:

  • Degree in Industrial Designer, Industrial Engineer or related field

  • 3 years of experience in product development areas, in manufacturing companies, management of International customers, in terms of product development, pricing, technical support. Apparel, Packaging or Graphic industry desired.

  • English intermediate level

  • Skills and Knowledge

  • Knowledge of Industry, products and applications preferred.

  • Good written, verbal and telephone communication skills.

  • Good customer service skills.

  • Strong attention to detail & organizational skills.

  • Strong technical aptitude.

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.

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of 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 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer

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