Manufacturing Team Leader-First Shift

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Objectives/Purpose of Job:

Coordinates daily production activities to support the safe, on-time manufacture and delivery of all products in accordance with compliance standards (i.e. safety, quality, environmental, financial).  Receives direction from the IPT Leader on the production plan and daily schedule and works with peers inside and outside the department to achieve the established goals.  Places customer service and accountability to the customer as the constant goal.  Evaluates product quality issues with QA/QC representatives.  Is accountable for shift performance across all agreed-upon metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost, people).   Requires at least three years of previous leadership experience.

Key Activities/Responsibilities:

Job Functions:

• Coordinates activities to support the daily production schedule. Participates in process related issues using thorough technical process knowledge to make timely decisions to ensure efficiency and other business goals are achieved.
• Works with fellow Team Leaders to address daily resource constraints, ensuring alignment across operational teams and support for all departmental objectives.
• Assigns tasks for manufacturing operations and support associates.
• Reviews weekly production schedule and works with the Planning department on capacity and scheduling issues.
• Responsible for maintaining (i.e. system entry and standards) and achieving OEE targets.
• Ensures manufacturing equipment operates efficiently at or above target line speeds while minimizing line downtime and product rejects. 
• Supervises, develops, provides feedback, and coaches employees.
• Completes performance reviews as scheduled. 
• Provides feedback to Managers regarding associate performance and behaviors. 
• Maintains production area to prevent cross-contamination (line/area clearance).
• Performs and assists employees with time keeping transactions.
• Coordinates the turnaround, set-up, and changeover of manufacturing equipment. 
• Verifies component readiness, reject verification, and product returns. 
• Completes all batch record and inventory documentation accurately (review batch records/ERPLx transactions/CAMS/CPMS). 
• Assists with nonconformance investigations, material variance review, line efficiency standards, and improvement opportunities.
• Liaisons with MQA Quality Control and QC Microbiology EMPS departments.
• Supports teammates in the timely completion of all required training and health evaluations. 
• Supports operational excellence and EHS initiatives. 
• Assumes responsibility for the GMP, ISO, EHS awareness and compliance within the respective area. 
• Attends and participates in OpEx improvement initiatives such as reducing costs and OEE improvements.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Internal Qualifications/Certifications:

• Line Clearance – Filling and Packaging
• Disinfection – Filling, Aseptic Prep, Compounding
• Aseptic Gowning – Filling, Aseptic Prep, Compounding
• Serialization – Packaging
• LOTO – Filling, Packaging, Compounding
• CPMS – Filling, Compounding
• QC – Filling and Packaging
• ERPLx – Filling, Packaging, Compounding
• Kintana – All
• CQMS – All
• D2 - All

Qualifications/Training:

• HS diploma required.  AA/AS degree preferred. 
• Demonstrated exceptional people management and leadership skills (3+ years of leadership experience).
• Detail-oriented.
• Problem-solving, facilitation, and management skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.  Must be results-oriented on a continual basis.
• Computer literacy.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and possess basic math skills.

This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Greenville, SC (Plant)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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