Product Release Coordinator 1

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.

Purpose of Job:

The Product Release Coordinator I position is responsible for completing the audit and release of Lot History Records for sterilized components, packaged solutions, accessories, and contract finished goods.

Key Activities:
AUDITING and PRODUCT RELEASE— 
The audit and release of all Lot History Records associated with finished product release must be completed in a timely manner.  
These records consist of the following: 
Sterilization Cycles (conducted by Steam, Gamma Irradiation, and Ethylene Oxide exposure)
Solution Manufacturing (Batch Records from Upper Mix, Lower Mix, Filling, Packaging, and QA)
Accessory Manufacturing (Packaging and QA)
Contract Finished Goods (as described per local procedure)
In conjunction with auditing, the Release Coordinator I acts as a liaison between QAPC and Manufacturing to notify them of any document discrepancies discovered during the LHR audit. Likewise, the RC is required to support any investigations by providing Lot History Records and/or process knowledge. In addition to product release, the Product Release Coordinator I is also required to initiate Lot segregations and rejections as necessary.  (physical and systematic verification)
LOT STATUS CONTROL THROUGH SYSTEM TRANSACTIONS—
The Product Release Coordinator I controls the Lot Master Maintenance for all (Lot Controlled) distributed product using BPCS and Peoplesoft.  Through these transactions, the RC carries the responsibility of controlling the final disposition of product Lots, and reconciling inventory of those lots within the systems (BPCS, Peoplesoft and/or Optum) prior to initiating the distribution thereof.  notifications of SOPs to be reviewed, issuing periodic SOP status reminders, completing monthly reports.
REGULATORY AUDIT SUPPORT:
As required, the Product Release Coordinator I will support the Quality group during external audits (FDA, ISO, and Customer).  During the audit, the RC may be asked to retrieve filed/archived records, execute queries, and/or act as a scribe or runner.

Qualifications:
Education:  High School Diploma/ GED required.
Preferred Skills: Well organized with the ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed to meet customer demands.  Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office to include use of Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, and ACCESS database.  Knowledge and experience with the Visio program is preferred.  Demonstrated proficiency in the use of email.

This position may be available in the following location: Greenville, SC

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