Project Process Engineer - Controls Date: Nov 15, 2024 Location(s): Ballina, MY, IE, F26 F3X5 Company: Hollister ULC We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified Location: Ballina Department: Operations Project Process Engineer – Controls Summary The Controls Engineer will provide automation support for new and existing processes/equipment. The role is pivotal in ensuring long-term viability of manufacturing at the Ballina site, supporting the development and delivery of controls solutions to reduce manufacturing complexity. The position will liaise with Global Engineering (GE), Research and Development (R&D), and Quality Assurance (QA) to effectively carry out its responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Project Support: Developing, tracking & communicating project plans for all control tasks in assigned projects. Equipment Qualification – support/lead qualification of new production equipment/processes and ensure compliance to quality standards through execution of protocols. Design & Implementation of testing protocols for new machines, testing that the machine vendor's code and logic performs in line with User Requirement Specifications. Safety/Risk Assessments: responsible for ensuring safety compliance of control hardware/software, and supporting both conduction and timely closeout of risk assessments. Process Support: Provide specialized technical support in the day-to-day operation of the assigned manufacturing processes, specifically supporting the various control systems. Troubleshooting problems encountered in the daily operation of the equipment. Implementing corrective measures to machine issues and proposing preventative measures to prevent re-occurrence. Ability to explain an issue and communicate the path forward toward resolution to value stream technical support staff. This position may, from time to time, involve out-of-hours support occasionally. Qualifications: Primary Degree in Engineering discipline, preferably Electrical/Electronic/Controls/Programming. PLC machine control & Operator Interface. Electrical controls – maintenance & design. 2D/3D CAD skills – elect drafting/panel design. 3 to 5 years post qualification experience in batch type process, preferably in the medical devices/healthcare/pharmaceutical industry. Commissioning & Debug of highly automated equipment. 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. Job Req ID: 33814 #J-18808-Ljbffr
We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified Location: Ballina Department: Operations Project Process Engineer The engineer will be based in Ballina and will serve Manufacturing Operations as primary customer. The position will liaise with Global Engineering (GE), New Product Development (NPD), Research and Development (R&D), Quality Assurance (QA) & Supply Chain (SCM) in order to effectively carry out its responsibilities. This person will lead and coordinate the project engineering activities associated with the further development of new and existing manufacturing capacity. The position will utilize learnings from existing manufacturing technologies to aid in the development of new technologies with the overall objective of developing & implementing higher output systems. The role will also include mentoring junior project engineers and providing project guidance. Further, it will include oversight of overall process development, including liaising with technology partners to achieve desired outcomes. Responsibilities : Health & Safety: This person will be responsible for ensuring safety compliance on the production equipment sets within the remit of the technology group, by supporting both the conduction and timely closeout of safety risk assessments and associated actions. Process Support: Working in collaboration with the maintenance and manufacturing teams, this person will be responsible for providing technical and engineering support to any process, quality or equipment failure that may arise on the equipment sets within remit. Process improvements: Working in collaboration with the maintenance and manufacturing teams, this person will be responsible for identifying and implementing process and product improvements on key production equipment - quantifying these improvements through OEE gains and/or waste reductions. Process Qualifications: Support qualification of new products/processes and ensure compliance to quality standards through the execution of protocols. This person will also be accomplished in writing technical reports and Engineering Protocols. Data Analysis: This person will be responsible for reviewing collated machine performance data (The OEE elements of Availability, Performance & Waste) on a daily basis and using this data to drive improvement decisions in order to meet Plant OEE & waste targets. Project Management: This person will be responsible for delivering improvement projects on time and within budget, monitoring project progress to anticipate problems and develop solutions before they become critical, and use clearly understood metrics to report progress to key stakeholders. Qualifications Academic/Credentials/Certifications Primary Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Required Experience 3+ years post qualification experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, to include experience with development and troubleshooting of highly automated production equipment. Ability to multi-task and manage workload complexity in a high-paced 24/7 production environment. Strong mechanical aptitude & troubleshooting ability. Knowledgeable in process problem-solving tools. Specialised skills/Technical Knowledge Understanding of PLC systems Pneumatics to an advanced level Understanding of main KPI’s within a production environment (OEE, Waste, etc.) Occupational Health & Safety 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. Hollister is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability Job Req ID: 33779 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Sr Project Process Engineer Date: Nov 15, 2024 Location(s): Ballina, MY, IE, F26 F3X5 Company: Hollister ULC We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified Location: Ballina Department: Operations Summary The position will be based in Ballina, and in this role the candidate will be part of the Global Engineering continence Care team reporting to the Global Engineering Assistant Manager CC. The position will liaise with Manufacturing Operations, New Product Development (NPD), Research and Development (R&D), Quality Assurance (QA), Design Assurance (DA) & Supply Chain (SCM) in order to effectively carry out its responsibilities. This person will lead and coordinate the project engineering activities associated with the further development of new and existing manufacturing capacity. The position will utilize learnings from existing manufacturing technologies to aid in the development of new technologies with the overall objective of developing & implementing projects on time, on budget and to the necessary Quality and Regulatory standards. The role will include leading project engineers and providing project guidance. Further, it will include oversight of overall project execution, including liaising with cross site internal stakeholders and external vendors to achieve desired outcome. Responsibilities New Process Implementation: Responsible for timely implementation of new manufacturing processes in the designated Value Stream area, including Capacity, New Products, and Cost Reduction. New Process Concept Development: Oversee development of concepts for fully automated manufacturing systems, working with a technology partner. Process Improvements: Identify and implement process & product improvements in the area. Collaboration: Participate with Core and Extended Teams in development, execution and monitoring of project plans. Process Qualification: Support qualification of new products/processes, ensuring compliance to quality standards. Safety/Risk Assessments: Ensure safety compliance and support the timely closeout of risk assessments. Communication: Socialize project status identifying key project milestones and present updates to senior leadership. Skills Leadership Lead teams using direct or indirect influence techniques. Coordinate project activities across multi-functional teams. Mentor others by providing guidance and technical expertise. Project Management Use systematic techniques to break projects into fundamental tasks. Monitor project progress and anticipate problems. Process Development Develop process concepts and prepare justifications for financial authorization. Create process specifications and other relevant documentation. Business Acumen Understand accounting principles and project performance metrics. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Education Leaving Certificate or equivalent Primary Degree in Engineering or Science discipline Experience 7+ years post qualification experience in Engineering or Science environment 3+ years Project Management experience 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. Hollister is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability Job Req ID: 33783 #J-18808-Ljbffr
We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified Location: Ballina Department: Operations Senior Project Process Engineer Summary The position will be based in Ballina, and in this role the candidate will be part of the Global Engineering continence Care team reporting to the Global Engineering Assistant Manager CC. The position will liaise with Manufacturing Operations, New Product Development (NPD), Research and Development (R&D), Quality Assurance(QA), Design Assurance (DA) & Supply Chain(SCM) in order to effectively carry out its responsibilities. This person will lead and coordinate the project engineering activities associated with the further development of new and existing manufacturing capacity. The position will utilize learnings from existing manufacturing technologies to aid in the development of new technologies with the overall objective of developing & implementing projects on time, on budget and to the necessary Quality and Regulatory standards. The role will include leading project engineers and providing project guidance. Further, it will include oversight of overall project execution, including liaising with cross site internal stakeholders and external vendors to achieve desired outcome. Responsibilities New Process Implementation: Position responsible for timely implementation of new manufacturing processes in the designated Value Stream area. Projects will include Capacity, New Products, and Cost Reduction, and will involve highly automated production equipment. Position will provide leadership of cross functional team to deliver on same objectives. Project Management: Position will be responsible for developing & tracking project plans and ensuring use of stage gate or other suitable process to create, support and manage development of project goals, schedules and tasks. Also, position will be responsible for maintaining project budgetary control. New Process Concept Development: Position will be responsible for overseeing development of concept for fully automated manufacturing systems, working with a technology partner, driving proof of principle by prototyping key bottleneck areas, and developing a high level concept that meets customer requirements. New Product Introduction: Support timely introduction on any new products or product upgrades in the designated Value Stream area; including development of product costs (COGS). Process Improvements: Position will be responsible for identifying and implementing process & product improvements in the area. Collaboration: Participate with Core and Extended Teams in development, execution and monitoring of project plans and evaluation of product/ process concepts. Design Transfer Management: Conduct and document Design Transfer and Change Control implementation to move projects from the design to manufacturing phase. Process Qualification: Support qualification of new products / processes, and ensure compliance to quality standards through execution of protocols. Safety/ Risk Assessments: Position will be responsible for ensuring safety compliance in the area, and supporting both conduction and timely closeout of risk assessments. Communication: Socialize project status identifying key project milestones, progress and major interdependencies with Stakeholders on a regular basis. Present updates to senior leadership using clearly understood metrics to report progress management. Skills Leadership Lead teams or individuals, using direct or indirect influence techniques, to support clients' needs. Coordinate project activities across multi-functional and cross-geographical teams to meet project deliverables. Mentor others by providing guidance, direction, or other (technical) expertise. Frequently demonstrate highly technical and professional competencies on medium to high profile projects. Project Management Use systematic techniques to break technical projects into fundamental task requirements. Obtain (negotiate for) resources as needed, communicate direction to team members, assign tasks as appropriate, and ensure that commitments are met. Monitor project progress to anticipate problems and develop solutions before they become critical, and use clearly understood metrics to report progress to management. Process Development Develop process concepts and alternatives and prepare formal written justifications for financial authorization. Lead or coordinate the design and testing of prototype processes for proof of concept work. Create process specifications, request for quotations, factory acceptance plans, validation plans, and other relevant documentation to support process introductions. Foster and manage vendor partner relationships to support process introductions. Business Acumen Understand accounting principles, capital and expense planning, cost center reporting, and other tools to understand project and departmental performance. Use sound business principles to evaluate alternatives and provide technical direction. Qualifications Education: Leaving Certificate or equivalent Primary Degree in Engineering or Science discipline Experience: 7+ years post qualification experience in Engineering or Science environment 3+ years Project Management experience 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. Hollister is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability Job Req ID: 33783 #J-18808-Ljbffr
We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified Location: Ballina Department: Operations Project Process Engineer – Controls Summary The Controls Engineer will provide automation support for new and existing processes/equipment. The role is pivotal in ensuring long-term viability of manufacturing at the Ballina site, supporting the development and delivery of controls solutions to reduce manufacturing complexity. The position will liaise with Global Engineering (GE), Research and Development (R&D), and Quality Assurance (QA) to effectively carry out its responsibilities. Key responsibilities of the Controls Engineer Role will include: Project Support: Developing, tracking & communicating project plans for all control tasks in assigned projects. Equipment Qualification – support/lead qualification of new production equipment/processes and ensure compliance to quality standards through execution of protocols. Design & Implementation of testing protocols for new machines, testing that the machine vendors' code and logic performs in line with User Requirement Specifications. Safety/Risk Assessments: responsible for ensuring safety compliance of control hardware/software, and supporting both conduction and timely closeout of risk assessments. Process Support: Providing specialized technical support in the day-to-day operation of the assigned manufacturing processes, specifically supporting the various control systems. Troubleshooting problems encountered in the daily operation of the equipment. Implementing corrective measures to machine issues and proposing preventative measures to prevent re-occurrence. Ability to explain an issue and communicate the path forward toward resolution to value stream technical support staff. This position may, from time to time, involve out of hours support occasionally. Qualifications: Primary Degree in Engineering discipline, preferably Electrical/Electronic/Controls/Programming. Electrical controls – maintenance & design. 3 to 5 years post-qualification experience in batch type process, preferably in the medical devices/healthcare/pharmaceutical industry. Commissioning & Debug of highly automated equipment. 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. Hollister is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability Job Req ID: 33814 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Summary: The successful candidate plays an integral role, working with Scientists and Engineers in R&D as well as cross-functionally, in the development, optimization, and qualification of required technologies, test methods, materials, processes, and products. The successful candidate will complete activities required in the building of trial products as well as conducting inspection and testing as required. The role also involves recording of data, analysis of results as well as contributing to the writing of technical reports. The successful candidate will be expected to provide input to drive continuous improvement in their role. Responsibilities: Conduct material and product testing in a methodical and accurate way to capture the results of testing in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice. Drive the planning and building of trial products including sourcing materials, inspection, labeling, shipping, and storage of materials and products as directed. Develop product prototypes to facilitate concept development and product or process innovation or improvement. Investigate and test new materials including competitor product testing. Analyze and evaluate new and alternative testing methodologies and provide recommendations for improvements. Provide technical support to NPD, Global Marketing, Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing. Execute assignments, development, and investigative plans. Communicate observations and outcomes on a timely basis. Support the development and qualification of Test Methods. Manage setup and maintenance of Laboratory Equipment and facilitate calibration and actively participate in Lab and office 5S programs. Education: Level 7 qualification in a technical or scientific related discipline required. Desirable experience: 2+ years relevant industry experience preferably in medical device, pharmaceutical, or packaging industries. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to test products and materials in a methodical and accurate way. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities. Good communication skills, written, interpersonal, and verbal. Team-oriented coupled with a high level of enthusiasm and motivation. Desired specialised skills/technical knowledge: Good working understanding of medical device laboratory and manufacturing environments. Knowledge of handling chemicals and hazardous materials. Manufacturing tooling experience and prototype development. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. 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. Hollister is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability Job Req ID: 33755 Job Segment: R&D, Technical Support, Technician, Research, Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr
Summary: Candidates for this position may be located in Libertyville, (IL USA), Ballina (Ireland), or Kaunas (Lithuania). The Project Manager, Business Transformation is responsible for problem-solving and project leadership for key project deliverables related to the implementation of a new ERP system (SAP S/4HANA) and the associated business transformation activities, such as system build, testing, or key integration activities. The responsibilities involve analyzing root causes, identifying solutions, ensuring stakeholder alignment, and creating and implementing plans. It also includes supporting the Program Leadership team through planning and leading projects with identified risks and resolving obstacles. The Project Manager, Business Transformation emphasizes the importance of collaboration across functions and geographies, driving activities forward, building good relationships, and striving for win-win solutions. Responsibilities: Problem solving and project management. Define purpose and objectives of solving the specific problem. Analyzing root causes. Identify alternative scenarios on how to solve issues. Risk-assess alternative scenarios. Present recommended solution and ensure stakeholder alignment around chosen decision. Develop a structure and plan for implementation of chosen decision. Determine resource requirements and ensure resourcing (money, technology, and time). Lead / drive implementation. Monitoring and reporting on the status of projects. Capture lessons learned. Support the Program Leadership team. Lead /drive / execute Project Management tasks. Involve key stakeholders and work with these to ensure alignment. Lead risk mitigation projects, where risks have been identified and work with the respective teams to develop and implement a mitigation plan. Identify/resolve obstacles to complete project. Plan and execute change and communication activities. May include work managing multiple, interrelated projects. Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels cross functions and geographies. Build and maintain good working relationships. Strive for alignment and win-win solutions. Work with others with a collaborative and inclusive mindset. Ensure an engaging and positive work environment within own projects and project teams. Work with program leadership and stakeholder to identify process owners and ensure a good hand over and sustainability plan of completed projects. Essential Functions of the Role: Strategic thinking to understand the business environment and to align project plans with business objectives. Ability to anticipate and address potential issues, identify opportunities and make informed decisions to ensure project success. Read technical, analytical and project related documentation. Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Microsoft Project. Mobility and able to travel. Work Experience Requirements: A minimum of 5-8 years’ experience with a strong track record in driving implementation of SAP S/4HANA, preferably in the medical device industry / within regulated environment. Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required. MS, MBA, Engineering Degree or other advanced degree preferred. PMP certification preferred. Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge: Proven ability to manage and lead multi-functional teams to drive success of a project. Experience with implementation of ERP system, SAP S/4HANA preferred. Experience working in cross functional and cross geographical environment preferred. Ability to focus and drive ongoing assessment to identify gaps/opportunities relative to Business Transformation. Serve as a change agent with passion, high-energy, and a results oriented creative and analytical mind with the ability to manage critical situations. Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with others in a dynamic matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholder groups. Experience with project management tools and skills; with knowledge of process and project planning best practices. Proven ability to manage extensive communications both up and down in the organization to keep key stakeholders appropriately engaged and informed to drive success of a project. Experience in presenting to a senior management team, executives, BoD or similar. Local Specifications (English and Local Language): English Salary: 4700-6400 €/mon. gross. The final offer will depend on the experience and competencies of the selected candidate. This salary range is only valid for candidates from Kaunas, Lithuania. 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. Hollister is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability Job Req ID: 33740 Job Segment: Project Manager, ERP, SAP, Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr
Dedicated to stoma care Location : Ballina Department : Operations Summary: The Maintenance Planner will work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, Manufacturing Team Leaders, Managers, Facilities, Engineering, and fitters to schedule and plan all maintenance activities with available resources for all of the Ostomy Operations areas. The role is responsible for implementing and delivering high-level maintenance planning and scheduling within the team and supporting functions. Responsibilities: Development of maintenance plans, detailing the parts and labour required to execute all planned maintenance. Maintenance scheduling, communications of plans, and reporting on schedule adherence. Review maintenance processes, improve and streamline our systems. Act as a Subject Matter Expert for site CMMS. Provide support and training as needed to the team. Support all aspects of the Hollister Production System and participate in team activities supporting this. Work with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering to coordinate maintenance activities to deliver Overall Equipment Efficiency improvements. Work closely with Area Team Leaders and Value Stream Managers to ensure work is prioritized and completed in a timely fashion. Liaise with Engineering for technical and project support. Set up of Standard Works and development of QCO principles. Plan and coordinate Preventative Maintenance activities. Support analysis of reliability issues while also developing and implementing plans to address. Set up relevant reports and Maintenance metrics using MI and supporting systems. Develop yearly, quarterly, monthly, and weekly plans to enable completion of all planned maintenance activities in agreement with operation and supporting functions. Planning and coordination of shutdown and maintenance programs. Support all initiatives to improve/enhance a World Class Maintenance process. Apply operational excellence tools and techniques to continuously improve our processes and eliminate waste. Essential Functions of the Role: Experience of planning and scheduling asset care and the ability to set up an appropriate Maintenance system. Ability to manage multiple conflicting demands and to prioritize accordingly. Problem-solving mindset with experience of continuous improvement. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Project management skills. Competency in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) is an advantage. Work Experience Requirements: Must have a minimum of five years’ experience in manufacturing and quality, working in a world-class environment. Familiarity with working in a unionized environment is advantageous. Demonstrated knowledge of computerized maintenance systems and reporting capability. Demonstrated experience of planning technical (Engineering/Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance) activities in a World Class Manufacturing facility. Asset care experience in an industrial environment would be an advantage. Experience of working in a Medical Device, Pharma, Food, chemical or other life sciences industry. Demonstrated experience of delivering enhancements and cost reductions in Maintenance activities. Education Requirements: Leaving Certificate or an equivalent qualification recognized by the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland. An Engineering Qualification or A Fás / SOLAS Time-served or at least 5 years’ experience in a maintenance planning role. Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge: Practical knowledge and experience of the application of maintenance planning/scheduling, preventative and predictive maintenance, and QCO are required for the role. Knowledge of the Maintenance hierarchy and the practical application of the techniques is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified Summary: The successful candidate plays an integral role, working with Scientists and Engineers in R&D as well as cross-functionally, in the development, optimization, and qualification of required technologies, test methods, materials, processes, and products. The successful candidate will complete activities required in the building of trial products and conduct inspections and testing as required. The role also involves recording data, analyzing results, and contributing to the writing of technical reports. The successful candidate will be expected to provide input to drive continuous improvement in their role. Responsibilities: Conduct material and product testing in a methodical and accurate way to capture the results of testing in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice. Drive the planning and building of trial products including sourcing materials, inspection, labeling, shipping, and storage of materials and products as directed. Develop product prototypes to facilitate concept development and product or process innovation or improvement. Investigate and test new materials including competitor product testing. Analyze and evaluate new and alternative testing methodologies and provide recommendations for improvements. Provide technical support to NPD, Global Marketing, Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing. Execute assignments, development, and investigative plans. Communicate observations and outcomes on a timely basis. Support the development and qualification of Test Methods. Manage setup and maintenance of Laboratory Equipment and facilitate calibration and actively participate in Lab and office 5S programs. Education: Level 7 qualification in a technical or scientific related discipline required. 2+ years relevant industry experience preferably in medical device, pharmaceutical, or packaging industries. Required specialized skills/technical knowledge: Excellent organizational skills and the ability to test products and materials in a methodical and accurate way. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities. Good communication skills, written interpersonal and verbal. Team-oriented coupled with a high level of enthusiasm and motivation. Desired specialized skills/technical knowledge: Good working understanding of medical device laboratory and manufacturing environments. Knowledge of handling chemicals and hazardous materials. Manufacturing tooling experience and prototype development. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. 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. Hollister is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability Job Req ID: 33755 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Project Manager, Business Transformation Location(s): Ballina, MY, IE, F26 F3X5; Kaunas, LT, LT-54462 We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified Location: Ballina Department: Operations Summary: The Project Manager, Business Transformation is responsible for problem-solving and project leadership for key project deliverables related to the implementation of a new ERP system (SAP S/4HANA) and the associated business transformation activities, such as system build, testing, or key integration activities. The responsibilities involve analyzing root causes, identifying solutions, ensuring stakeholder alignment, and creating and implementing plans. It also includes supporting the Program Leadership team through planning and leading projects with identified risks and resolving obstacles. The Project Manager, Business Transformation emphasizes the importance of collaboration across functions and geographies, driving activities forward, building good relationships, and striving for win-win solutions. Responsibilities: Problem solving and project management: Define purpose and objectives of solving the specific problem. Analyzing root causes. Identify alternative scenarios on how to solve issues. Risk-assess alternative scenarios. Present recommended solution and ensure stakeholder alignment around chosen decision. Develop a structure and plan for implementation of chosen decision. Determine resource requirements and ensure resourcing (money, technology, and time). Lead / drive implementation. Monitoring and reporting on the status of projects. Capture lessons learned. Support the Program Leadership team: Lead / drive / execute Project Management tasks. Involve key stakeholders and work with these to ensure alignment. Lead risk mitigation projects, where risks have been identified and work with the respective teams to develop and implement a mitigation plan. Identify/resolve obstacles to complete project. Plan and execute change and communication activities. May include work managing multiple, interrelated projects. Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels cross functions and geographies: Build and maintain good working relationships. Strive for alignment and win-win solutions. Work with others with a collaborative and inclusive mindset. Ensure an engaging and positive work environment within own projects and project teams. Work with program leadership and stakeholders to identify process owners and ensure a good handover and sustainability plan of completed projects. Essential Functions of the Role: Strategic thinking to understand the business environment and to align project plans with business objectives. Ability to anticipate and address potential issues, identify opportunities and make informed decisions to ensure project success. Read technical, analytical and project related documentation. Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Microsoft Project. Mobility and able to travel. Work Experience Requirements: A minimum of 5-8 years’ experience with a strong track record in driving implementation of SAP S/4HANA, preferably in the medical device industry / within regulated environment. Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required. MS, MBA, Engineering Degree or other advanced degree preferred. PMP certification preferred. Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge: Proven ability to manage and lead multi-functional teams to drive success of a project. Experience with implementation of ERP system, SAP S/4HANA preferred. Experience working in cross functional and cross geographical environment preferred. Ability to focus and drive ongoing assessment to identify gaps/opportunities relative to Business Transformation. Serve as a change agent with passion, high-energy, and a results-oriented creative and analytical mind with the ability to manage critical situations. Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with others in a dynamic matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholder groups. Experience with project management tools and skills; with knowledge of process and project planning best practices. Proven ability to manage extensive communications both up and down in the organization to keep key stakeholders appropriately engaged and informed to drive success of a project. Experience in presenting to a senior management team, executives, BoD or similar. 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. Hollister is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability Job Req ID: 33740 #J-18808-Ljbffr
