Elias Fadel, process coordinator, Germany

Elias Fadel, process coordinator, Germany
Years with AD
4
Attitude
Dreamer
Character
Achiever

 

What attracted you to your chosen work?  

 

I have always been naturally driven to solve complex problems, not only at work but also in my personal life. That is why I have realized that the best workflows only succeed with a team where all the members are working toward the same target. Therefore, I am highly motivated by the challenge of leading, inspiring and bringing out the absolute best in the people around me to achieve our common goal.

 

What skills did you develop early that are still useful today?

 

Early in my life, I developed a strong sense of emotional intelligence and interpersonal leadership. I have learned that teams perform at their absolute best when they enjoy what they do, so I have focused on bringing positive energy to the team using humor and encouragement to keep morale high, even during stressful production spikes. Because of this, my teams have always known me as a reliable, fair leader they can trust implicitly, which remains my greatest asset today.

 

Elias Fadel, process coordinator, Germany
Elias Fadel, process coordinator, Germany

 

How have you grown in your career at Avery Dennison?

 

My journey with Avery Dennison has been incredibly rewarding. I started as a Process Engineer. Today, as a Process Coordinator, I have been able to step into my strength of leading people and driving team morale. But this is definitely not the end of the story for me. Avery Dennison is a family that indeed rewards drive, and I am constantly looking ahead, eager to take on greater leadership challenges and continue growing my impact here.

 

What's the biggest stretch opportunity you've taken on?

 

Without a doubt, the biggest opportunity I have ever taken on was leaving my home country four years ago to move to Germany completely alone. I intentionally stepped far outside my comfort zone to embrace a new culture, adapt to a different mentality and learn a new language from scratch. Avery Dennison was my first job here, and integrating into the team was both an exciting challenge and a massive growth experience. Proving to myself that I could successfully rebuild my life and career in a completely new environment has given me the confidence to face any complex professional challenge  with an open mind.

 

 

For me, mentorship is about creating a safe, positive environment where people feel supported enough to take risks and grow. 

 

What role has mentorship played in your career?

 

Mentorship has been a cornerstone of my career, shifting from a resource I relied on to a responsibility I now proudly carry.

 

When I arrived in Germany and joined Avery Dennison, mentors were vital in helping me decode the workplace culture and build my confidence.

 

Today, as a Process Coordinator, my role has naturally evolved into being a mentor myself. For me, mentorship is about creating a safe, positive environment where people feel supported enough to take risks and grow. 

 

What's the best career decision you've ever made?

 

Without hesitation, the best career decision I ever made was joining Avery Dennison. When I moved to Germany four years ago, I was looking for more than a job; I was looking for a safe home and for an environment where I could grow, challenge myself and make an impact. It is a decision I look back on with pride, and one that makes me highly optimistic about my future here.  

 

As you think about the next steps in your career, what are the most important actions you plan to take?

 

I believe in always looking ahead. I will continue to focus on creating a high-trust, high-energy environment where my team can thrive and smile through challenges. I will also actively seek out cross-functional collaborations and broader organizational challenges to prepare myself for the next level of management opportunities within Avery Dennison.

 

What do you enjoy most about the work you do?

 

What I enjoy most about my work is the deep sense of fulfillment that comes from earning my team’s trust. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing my colleagues bring their challenges to me, knowing they trust my judgment and value my ideas. Meeting and exceeding the team's expectations is what truly drives my daily energy.

 

Elias Fadel, process coordinator, Germany

Manufacturing Appreciation Month Reflections

 

What is a product or project you’ve worked on that makes you proud when you see it out in the real world?

 

The project that makes me proudest to see out in the real world is the commissioning of Slitter 5. This was a massive milestone for me, as the technical optimization served as my Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project. The journey required a high level of adaptability and rigorous problem-solving from joining the factory acceptance test in Italy to the final commissioning here on the ground in Gotha. Seeing Slitter 5 running on the production floor every day is an incredibly different story that I will never forget. 

 

If you had to explain the impact of your daily work to someone who has never heard of Avery Dennison, how would you describe it?

 

If you look around your house, almost every bottle, food package or shipping box relies on highly specialized, self-adhesive materials to display information and branding. And this is what we do at Avery Dennison. My day-to-day impact is keeping the human and technical sides of this massive operation running smoothly.  

 

What is a misconception people often have about modern manufacturing that you’d love to debunk?

 

The biggest misconception people have is that modern manufacturing is dark, dirty and a hazardous place to work. I love debunking this because the reality of a modern facility like Avery Dennison is exactly the opposite.

We operate in a highly clean, data-driven environment where employee safety is our absolute number-one priority. Through strict safety standards, behavioral observation and reliable machine safeguarding, we prove daily that high-speed production and a zero injury culture go hand in hand.

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