Production Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Avery Dennison scores B on the Alion truth index.
The Production Supervisor is responsible for driving operational excellence, managing day-to-day manufacturing operations, leading the production team, and ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and productivity on site.
This role is an on-site position based in Zoeterwoude.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and supervise daily production activities and team members to meet plant output schedules and quality targets.
- Ensure full compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards and promote a strong culture of safety across shift operations.
- Monitor operational KPIs, analyze production metrics, and implement continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with maintenance, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to minimize downtime and resolve technical issues.
- Drive workforce planning, training, skill development, and performance management for production personnel.
- Multi-year experience managing a complex portfolio of products, experience in make-to-order and make-to-specification environment
- Experience in screen printing technologies and techniques, ink mixing screen making and design, preferably in the field of expertise of heat transfers and digital printing
- Experience with design software and interfaces to printing equipment.
- Knowledge of Sakurai, Zund, Anapurna and Picocolor equipment is a preferred
- Solid experience in leading multi-cultural operational teams at the shopfloor with performance above industry standard
- Capable of performing first-line maintenance on production machines and / or diagnosing machine failures.
- Results-driven operations leader specializing in root cause analysis to elevate team performance and process efficiency.
What we offer
Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:
- Financial & Health Benefits: Benefit from our PGB Pension Fund.
- Time Off & Flexibility: Enjoy Birth/Parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law.
- Continuous Development: We invest in your growth with Individual Development Plans, regular Development Discussions, and customized training programs tailored to your needs.
- On-Site Perks: Take advantage of free parking and a commuting allowance (80km per day by car) /public transport reimbursement.
- Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support Non-Profit Organizations.
To help us process your application quickly, please upload your CV in either PDF or Word format. We also kindly ask that you submit your resume in the same language as this job posting.
Why join Avery Dennison
We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. Our Zoeterwoude site, acquired in 2022, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Apparel Solutions division and employs approximately 38 talented individuals. Here, we offer heat-transfer labels and direct printing services for the Apparel sector, serving world-class brands. Key functions at this site include Operations, Customer Service, Commercial, and Finance, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 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 at [email protected]. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.
Pay Transparency Statement
Salary Range: 50,750 - 81,200 EUR
The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.