Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified 

Location: ​Stuarts Draft​
Department: ​ 

Salary is dependent on education and expereince ranging from 90,000 - 150,000

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Manufacturing Engineering team.  This role aligns team member activities with plant production needs and balancing daily resource needs with short-, medium- and long-term objectives. Also responsible for providing technical expertise and support to local plant strategic initiatives by leading and participating in projects/activities that are in support of Hollister’s Mission and Vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and directs engineering/technician staff in driving activities such as, project identification, planning and completing assigned tasks to meet the established timeline, budget and key project deliverables.
• As required, functions as a working manager
• Works closely with GE manager and responsible for plant machine capacities and Capacity models.
• Oversee the creation, completion, evaluation, and approval of engineering documentation relating to production processes and development.
• Participate in the identification, development, and evaluation/financial justification for capital projects executed by plant VSE’s.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate overall engineering strategy to support existing production equipment and processes in the plant.
• Oversee machine/process KPI systems and reporting for the plant.
• Monitor and identify skill set requirements for VSE team and develop direct reports to align with company needs.
• Other duties as assigned or required

Essential Functions of the Role

• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Ability to interface with a computer for a long period of time
• Frequent movement over large manufacturing floor area
• Public speaking requirements
• Significant reading and writing requirements.
• Constant utilization of listening skills, both person to person and over the phone
• Work flexible start/stop times, across all shifts – multi-shift operations

Work Experience Requirements

• Number of Overall Years Necessary: Minimum of 5 years in engineering related field
• Project management experience a plus
• 3+ years of relevant experience (in manufacturing environment preferred), 3+ years of project management experience, 1+ years of management experience preferred

Education Requirements

 • BS in Engineering required OR Associates degree in engineering, with at least 12 years of manufacturing engineering or machine design experience

Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge

• Independent judgement and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated Leadership & Coaching ability in a manufacturing environment with strong collaboration skills preferred.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback at all levels within the organization.
• Project Management skills
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and lean manufacturing methodologies
• ISO and FDA experience in a medical device manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge/experience in manufacturing process development, in film/web sealing preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) at all levels within the organization including public speaking and presentations.
• Understanding of industrial controls and relevant software regarding machine controls and process (OEE) monitoring and reporting
• CAD skills is a plus

Local Specifications (English and Local Language)

• English

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: 35396