Asst. Manager - Welfare

About the Position

Asst. Manager - Welfare

Pune, Maharashtra, India

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ 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 www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via [email protected].

Responsibilities

Welfare, Facility & Transportation

• Manage day-to-day facilities upkeep & canteen operations. Manage vendor contracts as a primary statutory welfare service, ensuring high standards of food hygiene, quality, and subsidized nutritional offerings for all workers.
• Oversee employee transportation including staff buses, taxis, and company vehicles to ensure safe, reliable daily commuting for a smooth employee experience.
• Manage plant facilities, timely uniform distribution, printing/stationery, and overall site amenities to maintain a functional, comfortable working environment.
• Manage and govern welfare budgets (Capex and Opex), oversee purchasing/contract renewals, and track vendor performance to ensure uninterrupted delivery of worker-centric services.
• Oversee plant security operations and implement the Structured Security Operating Manual and SOPs to protect employees, conduct site audits, and maintain business continuity.

Statutory Compliance & Liaison

• Directly manage and maintain statutory welfare provisions under statutory code, driving occupational health and hygiene in collaboration with safety officers through periodic health surveillance, worker medical examinations, clean drinking water supply, gender-segregated latrines/urinals, and PPE utilization monitoring.
• Oversee 100% worker enrollment under ESI and EPF schemes, process Maternity Benefit applications, manage Workmen's Compensation claims, and advise workers on leave, gratuity, and statutory entitlements.
• Maintain direct relations with government administration and statutory authorities-including the District Collectorate, Labour/Factory Inspectors, Police, and local bodies-to ensure full legal compliance, best practice adoption, and smooth plant operations.

Engagement & Grievance Handling

• Resolve worker grievances, maintain the Welfare Complaints Register, counsel employees on personal or domestic challenges, and facilitate active Works Committee and Joint Welfare Committee meetings.
• Conduct orientation sessions for new hires, lead health/safety awareness drives, and organize employee engagement, sports, and cultural events to foster workplace morale.

Requirements

• Graduate with a Degree or Diploma in Social Work / Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / Social Science from a recognized institution.
• Minimum two years of experience handling welfare activities for a manufacturing setup.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proactive, self-driven, and energetic.
• Good team player with enthusiastic attitude.
• Good communication skills.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a global company
• Professional growth and development

About the Company

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ 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 www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via [email protected].