Manager, Manufacturing Systems & Digital Operations

Manager, Manufacturing Systems & Digital Operations

Join our Global IT Organization and help shape the future through digital innovation, data, and AI. We are looking for a visionary and strategic leader to serve as Manager, Manufacturing Systems & Digital Operations. In this pivotal role, you will accelerate our multi-year digital transformation journey, driving business change through cutting-edge MES solutions and Digital Factory initiatives. You will lead efforts to explore and implement advanced technologies, including real-time predictive analytics and AI, to unlock new levels of efficiency, intelligence, and agility across our manufacturing operations.

The Manager, Manufacturing Systems & Digital Operations, oversees daily manufacturing technology operations, optimization, and digital transformation efforts, including MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), labeling solutions, and plant digitalization projects. This person leads a team of application specialists and collaborates with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and IT to develop robust, compliant, and innovative solutions that enhance operational excellence and business value. The role is key in supporting Hollister's digital manufacturing strategy, ensuring systems are dependable, secure, and compliant with regulatory and business standards.

This role can be located in Libertyville, IL or Stuarts Draft, VA. Hollister Incorporated operates in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities :

• Team Leadership & Development Lead and support the Manufacturing Systems team, focusing on performance management and professional growth. Ensure staff are trained in MES, labeling, and digital manufacturing technologies and best practices. Supervise the design, configuration, testing, deployment, documentation, and training for manufacturing systems (MES, labeling, plant maintenance, etc.).
• Cross-Functional Partnership Collaborate with project managers, manufacturing leaders, and cross-functional teams to deliver integrated digital solutions. Support smooth transition and change management for all project-related activities within designated areas. Partner with IT Finance and Strategic Sourcing for procurement and vendor management, ensuring compliance and value delivery.
• Technology & Process Optimization Stay up to date with emerging industry trends in MES, labeling, IIoT, and digital manufacturing. Develop and implement new capabilities to address changing business and regulatory requirements. Oversee system upgrades, integrations, and process improvements to boost manufacturing functionality and efficiency.
• Budget & Resource Management Manage budgets for personnel, services, and technology investments related to manufacturing systems.
• Metrics, KPIs & Compliance Define and monitor key performance indicators for manufacturing systems and digital operations. Participate in management reviews and document key processes for compliance and continuous improvement. Ensure all manufacturing applications and integrations comply with medical device industry standards (FDA, GMP, ISO : 13485) and validation practices.
• Technical Support & System Reliability Monitor and support manufacturing system performance to ensure reliability, efficiency, and compliance. Troubleshoot issues and resolve problems to reduce downtime and keep production running smoothly. Stay aware of the system lifecycle and suggest upgrades or replacements as necessary. Maintain security, protection, and optimal performance of manufacturing systems.
• Disaster Recovery & Validation Develop, design, and execute disaster recovery planning and testing for manufacturing systems. Lead validation activities to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

Requirements :

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Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, and generous retirement savings.

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.

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.