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Value Stream Manager jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Most roles qualify under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals or EB-3 for candidates with a bachelor's degree and two or more years of lean manufacturing or operations experience.
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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.
Benefits
At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:
- Inclusive Care: Our member service team will help you find the quality care you need.
- 401(k) Plan: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan.
- Paid Holidays: You receive 13 paid holidays each year as determined by local management.
- Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison.
Job Description
About the role
The Finishing Value Stream Manager role is focused on improving the performance of our coating department to achieve excellence in safety, quality, service, cost, and people. Development and execution of departmental strategies that align with key business objectives is critical to this role. This role will work cross-functionally within Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Procurement to influence others and drive operational success.
Key Responsibilities
This position is an on-site role.
- Promote safety as the most important value in the organization, providing leadership and direction to maintain a safe and compliant manufacturing operation at all times.
- Lead strategic planning and visioning processes for the long-term improvement of the Finishing center, ensuring the business unit consistently meets customer needs and expectations.
- Provide the finishing operations system with performance measurement tools and operating expectations to meet critical safety, quality, service, and cost goals.
- Promote and lead Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) and Six Sigma continuous improvement activities to reduce process variation, eliminate waste, and drive cost reductions.
- Ensure the continuous development and coaching of frontline supervisors through effective communication and the performance review process, while fostering cross-functional collaboration across plant departments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering field or Bachelor’s degree preferred, with significant proven leadership in manufacturing environments required.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing operations role with demonstrated experience leading non-exempt employees.
- Leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and grow individuals within the organization while effectively managing boundaries.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a proven track record of working collaboratively and cross-functionally to influence others.
- Results-driven mindset focused on continuous improvement and root-cause problem solving; knowledge of continuous flow manufacturing or hot melt coating operations and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
Additional Information
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.
Reasonable Accommodations Notice
If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or NA.TA.Operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations.
Identity Verification Notice
To maintain the integrity of our hiring process and protect our candidates from identity fraud, we require video and/or in-person interviews. As part of this verification, we may also ask you to take a brief photo. This image is used exclusively to ensure identity consistency and will be permanently deleted once the hiring process concludes.
Pre-employment Screening Notice
As part of our hiring process, final candidates may be required to complete reference checks, education verification, and employment history verification. Additional post-offer screenings, where permitted by law, will be conducted in full compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Company Description
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.
Benefits
At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:
- Inclusive Care: Our member service team will help you find the quality care you need.
- 401(k) Plan: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan.
- Paid Holidays: You receive 13 paid holidays each year as determined by local management.
- Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison.
Job Description
About the role
The Finishing Value Stream Manager role is focused on improving the performance of our coating department to achieve excellence in safety, quality, service, cost, and people. Development and execution of departmental strategies that align with key business objectives is critical to this role. This role will work cross-functionally within Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Procurement to influence others and drive operational success.
Key Responsibilities
This position is an on-site role.
- Promote safety as the most important value in the organization, providing leadership and direction to maintain a safe and compliant manufacturing operation at all times.
- Lead strategic planning and visioning processes for the long-term improvement of the Finishing center, ensuring the business unit consistently meets customer needs and expectations.
- Provide the finishing operations system with performance measurement tools and operating expectations to meet critical safety, quality, service, and cost goals.
- Promote and lead Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) and Six Sigma continuous improvement activities to reduce process variation, eliminate waste, and drive cost reductions.
- Ensure the continuous development and coaching of frontline supervisors through effective communication and the performance review process, while fostering cross-functional collaboration across plant departments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering field or Bachelor’s degree preferred, with significant proven leadership in manufacturing environments required.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing operations role with demonstrated experience leading non-exempt employees.
- Leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and grow individuals within the organization while effectively managing boundaries.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a proven track record of working collaboratively and cross-functionally to influence others.
- Results-driven mindset focused on continuous improvement and root-cause problem solving; knowledge of continuous flow manufacturing or hot melt coating operations and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
Additional Information
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.
Reasonable Accommodations Notice
If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or NA.TA.Operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations.
Identity Verification Notice
To maintain the integrity of our hiring process and protect our candidates from identity fraud, we require video and/or in-person interviews. As part of this verification, we may also ask you to take a brief photo. This image is used exclusively to ensure identity consistency and will be permanently deleted once the hiring process concludes.
Pre-employment Screening Notice
As part of our hiring process, final candidates may be required to complete reference checks, education verification, and employment history verification. Additional post-offer screenings, where permitted by law, will be conducted in full compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Value Stream Manager
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM labor certification ties your sponsorship to a specific job description and minimum requirements. Make sure your resume reflects the exact education and experience the employer will document in the PERM application, since inconsistencies can trigger DOL audit requests.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer must pay the prevailing wage for a Value Stream Manager role in their specific location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search data yourself before negotiating so you know whether the offer clears the DOL threshold required to certify your PERM application.
Target manufacturers with active PERM filing history
Search for Value Stream Manager roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you're applying to companies already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process rather than introducing the concept from scratch.
Prioritize employers with in-house immigration counsel
PERM recruitment and audit defense require dedicated legal resources. During interviews, ask whether the company retains immigration attorneys in-house or through a firm. Employers without established counsel often stall or abandon sponsorship mid-process when DOL compliance questions arise.
File your I-140 as early as possible to lock in your priority date
Your priority date determines your place in the employment-based green card queue. Nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China face significant per-country backlog waits. Getting your I-140 approved early preserves your date even if you later change employers under AC21 portability.
Understand AC21 portability before you accept a new offer
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, you can move to a new Value Stream Manager role in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the green card process, provided your original I-140 was approved.
Green Card Value Stream Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Value Stream Manager role qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes, if the position requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in lean operations, supply chain, or manufacturing management. Your employer must document those minimum requirements in the PERM application and demonstrate through DOL-required recruitment that no qualified U.S. worker was available at the prevailing wage.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship is permanent. The employer files PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, followed by adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face long priority-date backlogs before a visa number becomes available.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Value Stream Manager?
The employer must conduct a formal recruitment test before filing PERM, typically including print and online job postings, internal postings, and additional steps for professional roles. If no qualified U.S. applicant accepts the position at the prevailing wage, DOL certifies the application. The employer must retain recruitment records for five years in case of an audit.
Where can I find Value Stream Manager jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history searchable by occupation and location, so you can focus on companies that have already completed PERM filings for similar roles rather than cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the process. Narrowing your search this way shortens the path from offer letter to I-140 filing.
Can I keep my priority date if I change employers during the green card process?
Your priority date transfers to a new employer's I-140 petition once your original I-140 was approved, even if that petition was later withdrawn. Separately, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending 180 days, without filing a new PERM. These are two distinct rules that apply at different stages.