Process Engineer III - Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

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.

Objective: 

Responsible for driving operational excellence through process optimization, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

 
Responsibilities: 

•    Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. 
•    Analyze current manufacturing processes to eliminate waste, reduce variability, and improve cycle times. 
•    Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work).
•    Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions. 
•    Improve process capability, yield, and first-pass quality. 
•    Develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and control plans.
•    Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, scrap rates, downtime, and productivity metrics. 
•    Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to implement sustainable improvements
•    Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and layout optimization initiatives. 
•    Train and coach operators and supervisors on best manufacturing practices and continuous improvement tools.

 Qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field.
•    10+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
•    Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Principals (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work).
•    Demonstrated success implementing measurable process improvements that increased efficiency, reduced waste, and improved quality.
•    Strong background in root cause analysis, data-driven problem solving, and statistical process control (SPC).

This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Clearwater, FL

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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