Operations Early Career Program

About Role: 
The LEAD program is an accelerated growth career program that takes two years on average and emphasizes your experience in leadership and career development. The program has a comprehensive framework, depending on your chosen field, that covers on-the-job training through sub-functional and cross-functional rotations, stretch assignments and learning and training. When you embark on your journey with us, you will participate in two-week onboarding programs to learn about the company and all important areas of the organization.

You will also be guided by various managers at different stages of the project and coached by a mentor who is usually a leader of the organization. Towards the end of the journey, you will be assessed on your overall performance and provided a job placement opportunity if you are performing well. You will also pair with a buddy who is a program associate to support each other throughout the journey.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for agile problem solvers who enjoy working in a dynamic and collaborative manufacturing environment to be our next Operations LEAD Associate. LEAD Associates receive in-depth exposure to multiple areas/divisions of our business. Our program is flexible and passionate about the development needs of our associates alongside the needs of the business.

We are considering individuals who are passionate about working in Operations, actively engagaing and leading projects that aim to improve Productivity, Efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.

The Associate could work in the following areas:

• Process and Quality Engineering

• Project Engineering

• Enterprise Lean Sigma

What you will be doing:

The primary roles and responsibilities of this Early Careers Program Associate will be:

• Learning and implementng the Lean and Six Sigma principles across Operations in South Africa by leading and conducting problem solving effort and propose resolutions utilizing these fundamental tools. 
• Process Improvement: Initiate and support new equipment and process upgrades to minimize scrap, increase productivity and improve quality while assuring improvements are sustained.
• Quality (Continuoes Improvement) : Plan, develop, enhance and implement control systems to ensure product, material, process and procedural compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain Performance Standards: Provide on-machine expertise to operators and other staff personnel to ensure manufacturing capability and capacity are meeting delivery and performance targets.
• Project Management: Develop project timelines, assign responsibilities, and drive execution of tasks to deliver goals.

What sets us apart:

Avery Dennison’s LEAD Program is unlike any other with its emphasis on networking, community and support. From Day 1, networking is encouraged, promoted and expected within the program. As you are on-boarded with other LEAD associates from the various tracks, you quickly develop a community with new, current, and recently graduated associates all committed to make sure you have what it takes to succeed.

What we offer in the LEAD Program:
LEAD has one single objective i.e. Build leaders at every level to lead Avery Dennison’s business and
market expansion journey. Based on the 6-month reviews and an overall review before you graduate from
the program, with excellent performance, you will have the opportunity to land a permanent role with us.

Qualifications

We are looking for ambitious and intelligent young talents who graduate recently or with less than two years of professional experience.

You will need to demonstrate:
● Embrace Challenges: You thrive on the impossible, turning hurdles into opportunities.
● Unleash Innovation: Innovation is your playground, where unconventional ideas come to life.
● Mind sponge for Knowledge: A quick absorber, dissecting problems with original solutions.
● Fueled by Determination: Challenges fuel your drive, overcoming odds with unwavering resolve.
● Team Dynamo: Collaboration ignites your energy, amplifying strength within teams.
● Influential Aura: Your credibility inspires and guides and your ability to get along with others builds.

Values you will be assessed for:
● Integrity
● Courage
● Diversity
● Innovation
● Teamwork

Essential skills and requirements:

● Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Industrial Engineering, Operations and Production Management or a related field
● Computer Proficiency (MS Office, G Suite)
● Written / Spoken English Communication

The stipend being offered for the LEAD Program will be R18,000.00 per month. 

The stipend above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries may vary within the range based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time.

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.

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER!