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Job Summary: We are seeking an Assistant Production Manager to drive manufacturing excellence at the shop floor level. This role will involve coaching, guiding, and developing Manufacturing Team Leaders and Associates to improve results in areas such as Production, Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost.
About the Role:
This is a key role within our organisation, responsible for administering policies, conducting corrective actions, supporting new product commercialization, and advocating team growth. The successful candidate will also be responsible for effective implementation of the Hollister Production System (HPS) and improvement of critical KPIs by solving systemic problems for assigned cells.
Key Responsibilities:
Employee Relations:
* Provide leadership to teams, coach, and enable Manufacturing Team Leaders to meet or exceed team goals in safety, quality, service, and cost.
* Conduct Associate reviews, provide constructive feedback, and resolve conflicts.
* Support and model Hollister Cultural Beliefs and plant culture, interpreting and applying company policies consistently.
* Ensure Associates create and follow development plans, and all training is completed/recorded.
Engagement:
* Promote an environment for Associate development into leadership roles.
* Monitor metrics impacting performance, address shortfalls, and recognize and reward Associates for achievements.
* Ensure different shifts work in a coordinated and supportive manner with each other.
* Responsible for process confirmation of standards in assigned cells.
Production Oversight:
* Design, implement, and maintain systems to deliver targets for Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost.
* Improve cell performance by addressing systemic issues, identifying improvement projects, and prioritizing opportunities to improve performance.
* Develop and monitor monthly plans vs actual for the cell, providing analysis of performance KPIs and any quality issues to the Manufacturing Manager.
* Carry out internal cell HPS and compliance audits, reporting as appropriate.
* Participate in Tier-2 board meetings, providing a full report about the cell.
* Meet with Quality, Projects, and Supply Chain teams to find root causes of issues.
* Member of the Material Review Board (MRB) meeting.
* Provide a safe work environment, monitoring safety conditions, including incident reports, near misses, and conducting accident investigations with root cause analysis.
* Report on OEE analyses, reports, and improvement plans with Value Stream Engineers and Maintenance Team Lead.
* Assist in improving Operational Equipment Efficiencies (OEE), reviewing and approving machine production rate goals based on equipment performance and continuous improvement.
* Monitor hourly/daily/weekly performance across all shifts, addressing issues as needed.
* Respond to and facilitate efforts to address quality issues, including corrective and preventative actions.
* Ensure delivery schedules meet customer priorities, analyzing machine capacity and staffing needs to meet demands.
* Lead the implementation of the Hollister Production System (HPS) and drive performance improvement using the HPS tool to solve systemic issues.
Staffing and Resource Planning:
* Approval of training plans for new Associates.
* Responsible for building the team, involved in final interviews with candidates for operator positions.
* Manage staffing levels to ensure plans are executed.
* Identify skills needed for each team, providing feedback and updates to the Manufacturing Manager.
* Interview and select candidates for critical positions.
Project Management:
* Work with Manufacturing Manager and Project Process Engineers in support of new machines, preparing new work places and layout.
* Meet with Maintenance Team Lead to ensure periodical maintenance tasks are done on time, and equipment receives good service.
* Undertake HPS cell assessments and ensure implementation in each dedicated cell.
* Lead and/or support team projects, champion Kaizen events, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
* Collaborate with Engineering and Planning functions to support successful integration of New Product Commercialization projects.
Requirements:
* 5-8 years of overall experience, including at least 3 years in a people leadership role.
* A Bachelor's degree (preferably in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field) OR 5 years in a leadership role with a stated intention to pursue a Bachelor's degree.
* Previous experience working in a cleanroom environment is preferred (if applicable).
* Proven experience and demonstrated track record in operating in a lean environment, with good knowledge of job responsibilities.
About Hollister Incorporated:
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products worldwide. We spearhead the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care, and critical care, and create educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals.
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.