Production Manager

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Date: Nov 7, 2024

Location: IE - Waterford, Ireland - All, IE

Company: Bausch + Lomb

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. 

 

This position is based in Waterford, Ireland.

A production manager is involved with the planning, coordination and control of manufacturing processes. They ensure that goods and services are produced efficiently and that the correct amount is produced at the right cost and level of quality.

 

Principal Responsibilities:

Manage FILM production and the introduction of new technology through team leadership
Conduct Standard Work for managers. Monitor standard work for OSS /Team Leads and operators
Train and Participate in work place innovation, Align to tier management system
Responsible for the production activities including, PPI, Yields, Downtime, Quality Metrics and the utilization of machinery & human resources
Initiate changes to work practices and procedures
Provide a high level of technical competence and leadership to the shift to ensure that operational issues are identified and managed to achieve challenging KPI's and higher perational performance
Promotion of decision making at operative & technician level through effective development and fostering of a strong team working culture
Promote a quality culture and act to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including FDA and cGMP
Conduct and manage performance appraisals for operators and identify and implement appropriate training & development plans.
Execute communications within the unit and to other departments within the company
Plan and manage team members attendance, timekeeping
Establish and maintain high standards in relation to Environmental Health & Safety work practice
Meet budgetary targets set in relation to output and spend

 

Key cGMP Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with manufacturing SOPs, Gowning up and other PPE policies, hygiene and EHS procedures at all times

Participate fully in all GMP training programs as identified and complete all Training Records in an accurate and timely manner

 

Requirements:

3rd level qualification, preferably in a technical discipline desirable
Previous supervisory management experience in a manufacturing environment complying with FDA, cGMP requirements is essential (unionized environments preferred)
Advanced leadership skills to build and motivate the process team by providing clear direction and facilitation
Knowledge of FILM operational desirable
A successful track record in managing conflict resolution

The masculine is used in this publication without prejudice for the sake of conciseness.
Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates.


We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on reques.

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