POSITION: R&D Program Manager

LOCATION: Pune

ABOUT AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company’s applications and
technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. With operations in more than 50 countries
and more than 25,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands
more inspiring and the world more intelligent.

Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales of $6.3 billion in 2014. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

The R&D Program Manager role is central to achieving a lower total cost for products via material and process re-engineering. The
role scope is SAPSSA, with a key responsibility being the related project pipelines and portfolios. To be successful, the R&D Program
Manager must play a leadership role in driving continuous improvement in MDI/MWIs, cost/benefit tracking methods, resource and
project prioritization processes, ideation, and AOP.

The role interfaces with Manufacturing, R&D, Purchasing, Marketing/PLTs, suppliers and external partners across all regions and all
MG businesses. The role is also a key resource for the R&D Director, SAPSSA and will assist in driving the global R&D agenda forward.
Results are delivered by having a broad base of technical product and process development experiences; Lean principle and problem
solving skills; creativity; and the ability to collaborate and influence.

Key learning in role includes a deeper understanding of customer requirements, market trends and the competitive landscape, PLT
and R&D roadmaps as well as finance and procurement. The R&D Program Manager will learn to see the linkages between functions
and understand the impact of R&D decisions downstream, making this role ideal for those candidates looking to grow their career in
R&D, Operations or Marketing. In addition to the high-level R&D metrics related to improving the top and bottom line and
supporting the OGSM, performance measures include pipeline and project portfolio metrics, adoption and execution of material re-
engineering strategies and tactics, solid analysis of current state and implementation of effective tactics related to A3 ownership,
and cooperation across boundaries.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

 Own the ideation process for re-engineering; develop and implement new ideation methods to identify opportunities
 Lead and work with cross functional teams to complete complex feasibility analysis including financial, technical and
commercial views
 Create and implement a cost/benefit tracking method for each project throughout its lifecycle
 Develop and implement the 2017+ strategy to maximize our results
 Prepare and manage AOP budgets; prepare and maintain actual and forecasted data
 Communicate financial results and re-engineering status to the SAPSSA leadership team and others
 Participate in select project review meetings and help the teams deliver results efficiently and effectively

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

 Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or a related field
 7-13 years technical and lean manufacturing experience with a proven track record leading with ELS and Six Sigma
  Exposure to multiple functions in previous roles preferred; ability to build credibility and trust at all levels and with all
functions and lead in a positive and collaborative manner; ability to influence the opinions and decisions of key
stakeholders
 Prior experience developing new products using stage gating, including running experimental trials, preferred
 Understanding of material cost structures with the ability to interpret and build product costs, analyze trends, and
complete project valuations
 Strategic thinker with solid financial acumen to drive prioritization decisions using ROI, GP and EVA analysis
 Passionate and driven for results with strong attention to detail
 Adaptable and flexible to changes in business needs and information
 Willing to travel up to 20% per year (SAPSSA operations sites and some international travel)

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER