Continuous Improvement Manager - no DR
Hollister Incorporated ·
- Category
- Management
- Experience
- 5+ years
We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified
Location: Kaunas
Department:
Summary
The Continuous Improvement Manager leads the development, implementation, and sustainment of an enterprise-wide continuous improvement (CI) programme grounded in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence principles. The role partners with plant leadership, functional teams, and global CI resources to drive improvements in quality, service, cost, and culture. The position provides strategic direction, coaching, and hands-on support to build CI capability, enhance process performance, and strengthen employee engagement in continuous improvement activities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a multi‑year CI strategy aligned with global operations and site-level objectives.
- Serve as a key change agent promoting a continuous improvement culture, engaging leaders and employees across functions.
- Lead by example and coach teams in the application of Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, problem‑solving and waste‑reduction methodologies.
- Coordinate CI training programmes, including development of Green Belt and Black Belt capability.
- Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, A3 problem solving, and other improvement workshops.
- Develop reporting structures and performance metrics to track CI progress, project completion, and operational outcomes.
- Support the development of strong materials‑flow, standard work, and autonomous team structures.
- Manage idea generation systems to promote employee engagement and innovation.
- Collaborate with global CI teams to share best practices and support cross‑site initiatives.
- Demonstrate capability to execute improvements independently in addition to facilitation and coaching.
- Perform other CI‑related duties as required.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Leading or contributing to innovation workshops and ideation sessions.
- Presenting findings to internal stakeholders.
Education & Work Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with 5-8 years of related experience
Education & Work Preferences
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in a progressive manufacturing or related operational environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading change and applying Lean/Six Sigma tools in a hands‑on capacity.
- Supervisory or leadership experience.
- Proven ability to coach teams, manage projects, and influence without direct authority.
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Black Belt certification.
- Experience with ERP systems and advanced data analysis tools.
- Strong facilitation, training, and change‑management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Competencies
- Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
- Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
- Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
- Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
- Live The Schneiders’ Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.
Company Offers
- Learning and development-oriented culture
- Annual bonus based on personal performance
- A benefits package, including health insurance, to support your well-being
- Flexible working hours
- Fresh and healthy breakfast and lunch at our site's restaurant, available at an exclusive company price
- Team-building, summer festivals, and special events
- Free charging stations for electric cars
- 24/7 accident insurance.
We guarantee confidentiality and will inform only selected candidates.
Salary
4200-6200 €/mon. gross
Salary from 4200 (before taxes) after assessing your competencies and work 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.
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: 36756