Site Manager – Production Operations

About the role

Avery Dennison is hiring a Site Manager for its production site in Kibbutz Hanita, Israel. The role covers the production site, which includes several production departments and support departments, and acts as a member of the Israel management team and a partner in global forums. It oversees production, supply chain and operational excellence while maintaining high professional and managerial standards. The position is based on-site with daily attendance required.

Key responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for operations department performance, covering auditing, packaging, logistics, supply chain, purchasing, processes, quality assurance, safety and environmental quality, maintenance, infrastructure and economics.
• Lead an operational excellence programme focused on depreciation, output and productivity, and acquire and implement new equipment.
• Define an annual investment plan with the professional teams and manage the operations department budget.
• Support and mentor department managers, define work processes, line infrastructure and procedures.
• Manage the Hanita manufacturing site in China in a matrix structure.

Required profile

• Engineering education in Industrial Engineering and Management, Chemistry (process), Biotechnology or Machinery.
• Proven experience as a Site Manager in a medium-sized or larger industrial company.
• Expertise in leading production sites, process improvements and operational excellence.
• Fluent Hebrew and English, including speaking, writing and reading.
• Willingness to work under pressure in a 24/7 production environment.
• Must reside in the Western Galilee area, south of the Krayot (Haifa bay area).

Required skills

• Strong leadership, mentoring and support skills for department managers.
• Broad systemic vision and ability to balance competing organisational needs.
• Exceptional collaboration, teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to manage many projects at once and to learn quickly technical systems and processes.

What we offer

• Structured development plans and global and local training opportunities.
• Canteen with a fully equipped kitchen, monthly commute and phone allowances, and a company car.
• Pension fund and study fund from day one, holiday gifts and annual company events.
• Yearly health check and gifts for personal events.