Job Description

Company Description
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible(TM) 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 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at .
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Job Title: Technical Manager / Sr. Technical Manager- Product Development- Base PLT
Location: Pune, Avery Dennison Innovation & Knowledge Center, Ranjangaon MIDC.
The role is responsible for delivering the initiatives planned as part of the Base PLT to achieve Material cost out and Growth in the Base Products .

• This role will work very closely with the business teams, Product management team, procurement team to identify opportunities for the cost reduction and differentiation for South Asia and SSA/ME
• Ensure that the ideas and projects identified follow the complete process of evaluation as per the Stage gating process and the planned dates of commercialization are met.
• Identify opportunities for differentiation in the products and ensure that the product and Technology roadmap for the base portfolio is aligned and actions are taken.
• Will ensure that the NPS numbers for the base portfolio from the perspective of new launches is met through timely execution of actions.
• Will oversee the pilot coater operations and ensure that the pilot coating capabilities are leveraged completely for business benefits.

External collaboration:

• Cross-functional interactions with procurement team to identify suppliers, connect with supplier/customer for innovation ideation and pipeline
• Work closely with the segment and product management teams to uncover the unmet needs, work on requirements and deliver the same.

Key Accountabilities:

• Delivery of Cost out numbers as per plan for both South Asia and SSA/ME
• Delivery of all New Growth projects in the Base PLT for both South Asia and SSA.
• Ensure delivery of NPS numbers and Profitability of the New projects to meet the business requirements.
• Work closely with the cross functional teams to ensure that all bottlenecks are mitigated and project delivery happens on time.

Aspects Highly Preferred:

• Basic knowledge of polymer/rubber and allied materials.
• Basic knowledge of testing equipments

Required Skills:

• Fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Strong Technical report writing & Presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work with regional colleagues
• Strong command of common computer software programs (i.e. Google platforms etc.).

Key Competencies:

• Drive for results - Self-motivated & Independent.
• Promote collaboration and foster open communication across regional & organization boundaries.

Qualifications
Education & Qualifications:

• PhD in chemistry / Masters in Chemistry with good understanding of material science .
• Project Management skills - Drive; document and execute strategies when leading projects to meet the business needs and timeframes.
• Excellent problem solving analysis and analytical skills.
• Customer focus with strong customer relationship-building experience.
• Excellent written technical and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Additional Information
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.

Skills Required