ELS Specialist
Avery Dennison · 广州, China
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- Full time
- ExperienceStated
- 2-5 years
- EducationStated
- ['bachelor degree', 'professional certificate']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Operations Management, or related technical disciplinerequired
Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Science, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline
from the posting - Lean Sigma experiencerequired
3+ years of relevant experience in Lean Sigma or Digital role in manufacturing industry
from the posting - Continuous Improvementrequired
Proven track record in Continuous Improvement (Lean Production & Six Sigma) and Lean Sigma deployment
from the posting - Lean Productionrequired
Proven track record in Continuous Improvement (Lean Production & Six Sigma) and Lean Sigma deployment
from the posting - Manufacturing operationsrequired
Solid experience in the manufacturing industry, with a deep understanding of shop-floor operations
from the posting - AI and digital toolsrequired
Proficient in leveraging AI and digital tools to enhance operational efficiency
from the posting - Industrial automationrequired
solid understanding of industrial automation
from the posting - Project managementrequired
Strong analytical mindset and robust project management skills
from the posting - Analytical skillsrequired
Strong analytical mindset and robust project management skills
from the posting - English fluencyrequired
Fluent in English (both written and spoken), capable of communicating effectively in an international business setting
from the posting - Cross-functional communicationrequired
Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
from the posting - Stakeholder managementrequired
Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
from the posting - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Beltpreferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt or PMP certification is preferred
from the posting - PMP certificationpreferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt or PMP certification is preferred
from the posting - ERP systemspreferred
Familiar with ERP and MES systems is a plus
from the posting - MES systemspreferred
Familiar with ERP and MES systems is a plus
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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 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.
AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
Job Description
ABOUT YOUR ROLE:
Avery Dennison seeking a dedicated ELS Specialist to drive Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS). You would be a key member of the Greater China ELS team, and the vital link across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Process, Maintenance. We need you to understand the operations strategy and play a pivotal role in bridging any efficiency gaps or improvement opportunities between process frameworks and the line of business. Some essential qualities that we'd like you to bring to the table include a data-driven and value-stream-oriented approach, Lean Six Sigma methodology skills, and proven project leadership experience, alongside the ability to engage with varied groups of stakeholders and collaborate effectively across different teams
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
Partner with functional leaders to deploy Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) practices like “MDI”, “Idea to actions”, “GEMBA walk” and drive operational excellence across all functions to achieve business KPIs.
Proactively analyze production processes and expenditure to identify, prioritize, and develop continuous improvement opportunities using Lean Six Sigma and digital tools.
Facilitate and lead Kaizen events and deliver structured Lean Six Sigma training programs.
Track and monitor team progress in implementing ELS and digital techniques, proactively removing operational roadblocks as they arise.
Coach and support cross-functional teams and individuals in executing continuous improvement initiatives and key capital expenditure (CapEx) projects.
Act as a change catalyst to foster best-practice sharing and implementation across ELS networks and business units.
Leverage expertise in industrial automation and AI-driven manufacturing to propose and drive modern optimization initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Science, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt or PMP certification is preferred.
3+ years of relevant experience in Lean Sigma or Digital role in manufacturing industry
Proven track record in Continuous Improvement (Lean Production & Six Sigma) and Lean Sigma deployment.
Solid experience in the manufacturing industry, with a deep understanding of shop-floor operations and process optimization.
Proficient in leveraging AI and digital tools to enhance operational efficiency, with a solid understanding of industrial automation.
Familiar with ERP and MES systems is a plus.
Strong analytical mindset and robust project management skills
Fluent in English (both written and spoken), capable of communicating effectively in an international business setting.
Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Self-driven attitude with a strong passion for continuous learning and driving operational excellence.
Additional Information
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