Plant Engineer / Operations Engineer (m/f/d)

About the job

Plant Engineer / Operations Engineer (m/f/d)

• Full-time

Job Description

As a Plant Engineer, you take on the exciting challenge of bringing our state-of-the-art production facilities and infrastructures at the Kreuzlingen site to peak performance. In this key role, you ensure the smooth production of our pressure-sensitive adhesives and actively contribute to the success of our plant through your expertise in daily operations as well as project work. You approach process engineering issues with skill and collaborate across teams to shape the future of our production.

Key Responsibilities

In this position, you work directly on-site at the plant and take on a diverse range of tasks:

• Ensuring operational readiness: Responsibility for the technical availability and efficiency of production equipment as well as infrastructure.
• Maintenance & servicing: Planning and execution of preventive measures to minimize downtime, also in cooperation with plant maintenance.
• Project management & optimization: Independent management of investment projects from specifications through profitability analysis to controlling.
• Technical concepts: Development of innovative solutions to improve safety, productivity, quality, and costs in close cooperation with suppliers and internal departments.
• Process control: Operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement and expansion of our process control system (DeltaV).
• Interface function: Coordination of external service providers as well as supervision of installation and assembly work.
• On-call duty: Participation in on-call/standby service to ensure operational security.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you bring the following:

• Education: Completed studies in chemical engineering, process engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable qualification.
• Professional experience: Solid experience in plant/process engineering or plant maintenance, ideally in a chemical production environment.
• Know-how: A strong safety awareness (explosion protection advantageous) as well as ideally knowledge of industrial control systems (DeltaV) and associated sensor technology.
• Methodological competence: Practical experience with lean tools, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement processes (CIP).
• Language skills: Business fluent German and good English skills for collaboration in an international environment.
• Personality: Creativity, innovative spirit, and entrepreneurial thinking combined with a structured and independent working style.

Additional Information

What we offer

Here is an insight into the great benefits you can expect:

• Leisure: Enjoy 25 vacation days per year.
• Health and safety: We offer a company pension scheme and accident insurance covering both occupational and private accidents.
• Well-being and support: Access our Employee Assistance Program, including Lyra Wellbeing, for comprehensive support and receive an annual health check with the company doctor.
• Flexible working: Benefit from hybrid working options and flexible working hours for part-time positions (not applicable to shift models).
• Continuous development: We invest in your growth with individual training and a personalized individual development plan.
• Social engagement: Get involved in volunteer activities supporting charitable organizations.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global leader in materials science and digital identification solutions with locations in over 50 countries and around 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage where you can build your career in a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded with the goal of making a real impact to enable a better future, we strive for an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees what it is like to work at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods), apparel, automotive, and pharmaceutical industries. Our chemical plant in Kreuzlingen has been in operation for over 40 years and employs more than 100 people. Sustainable improvement and optimization of our products is a central corporate goal of Avery Dennison and our site in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, on Lake Constance. The main functions at this site include production (operations), including warehousing/loading, as well as the engineering department with maintenance, servicing, and quality. This offers diverse career paths and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered 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 a reasonable accommodation: Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com. In the EMEA region, we promote an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) such as Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion.