About the Role
The purpose of this role is to lead and provide support to initiatives in the plant for raw material and supplier quality improvements. This is a Cramlington on-site based role with some travel to other locations required.
Key Responsibilities
- Development and maintenance of supplier KPIs identifying trends and eliminating issues in a proactive manner, identifying high and low performing suppliers.
- Work with suppliers to identify and lead supplier improvement projects.
- Act as the main point of contact with suppliers in relation to quality issues and complaints, coordinating sample returns and testing on site in Cramlington where required.
- Management and updating of the central external supplier claims database for Cramlington.
- Provide regular feedback to the Cramlington management team in relation to outstanding supplier claims and actions.
Qualifications
- Strong technical background.
- Background in high pressure, high volume manufacturing.
- Strong team player & effective communicator.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, enthusiasm, energy and drive.
- Computer literate; Google Workspace (G Suite) usage.
- Lean Six Sigma knowledge and experience is desirable.
Additional Information
Health & Financial Security: Enjoy Health and Life Insurance, a Cash Health Plan, Pension, and a Bonus. Benefits include a subsidized canteen, access to a discount site, free parking, free electric charging points, and free annual flu vaccinations and visual eye test vouchers.
Time Off & Flexibility: Benefit from 25 vacation days, plus statutory bank holidays, parental leave and family-friendly policies, and flexible working arrangements.
Well-being & Continuous Development: Access an Employee Assistance Programme, a comprehensive Wellbeing Policy, and development discussions for career growth. Join our Active Sports & Social Club and enjoy annual summer and Christmas events.
Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support non-profit organisations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation (Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com).
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