Manufacturing Manager

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified 

Location: ​Kaunas​
Department: ​Operations 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Production function to ensure alignment with business objectives and optimal use of people, materials, and capacity.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Production, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, and Finance.
• Deliver operational excellence through strong performance in Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost.
• Accountable for operational performance and achievement of Should Cost Business Plans.
• Ensure effective Health & Safety systems, culture, and compliance.
• Lead daily production reviews and KPI-driven performance management.
• Foster a Continuous Improvement culture and drive Hollister Production System (HPS) implementation.
• Coach and develop Manufacturing Supervisors and support employee development plans.
• Lead change management initiatives and support world-class manufacturing practices.
• Build strong relationships across internal teams, customers, suppliers, and corporate stakeholders.
• Ensure effective communication, issue escalation, and operational governance through tiered meetings.

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience and strong knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Demonstrated success in leading change and driving operational performance.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Solid business and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with manufacturing ERP systems.
• Experience with automation technologies, robotics, PLCs, vision systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Medical Device or other FDA-regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
• MBA, Master's degree, Lean Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certifications are an advantage.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Req ID: 36634