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. 
Principal Responsibilities amongst other duties are:
 
- Responsible for the production activities including, PPI, Yields, Downtime, Quality Metrics and the utilization of machinery & human resources
- Manage operational team OSS, Trainers  and operators to deliver high operational performance
- Initiate changes to work practices and procedures
- Manage production and the introduction of new technology through team leadership
- 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 operational performance
- Promotion of decision making at operative and 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
- Maintain high standards in relation to Environmental Health & Safety work practices
- Meet budgetary targets set in relation to output and spend
 
Requirements:
- 3rd level qualification or suitable experience 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
- A successful track record in managing conflict resolution
 Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates.