Group Leader (Filling)

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 the Job

Coordinates the production activities for Filling and Packaging lines.  Receives direction from Team Leader on production plan and executes.  This position requires Aseptic Gowning certification, QC certification, ERPLx certification, Visual Inspection certification, Line Clearance/LOTO certification, CPMS certification, and Serialization certification.  Evaluates quality issues with the QA representative.  Assumes responsibility for the GMP, ISO, EHS&S awareness, and compliance within the respective area.  Participates in improvements for material variance, quality indicators, and line efficiencies (LEAN initiatives).  Provides feedback to Team Leaders regarding associate performance and behaviors.  Performs report generation and review from multiple systems.

Key Activities/Responsibilities/Job Functions

• Assigns tasks for manufacturing operations and support associates.  Coordinates the turnaround, set-up and changeover of manufacturing equipment.  Verifies component readiness, line clearances, and product returns.  Maintains equipment and line cleanliness and compliance (audits).
• Oversees filling and packaging equipment for the manufacturing of drug product.
• Active participation in efficiency and improvement projects.
• Completes all batch record and inventory documentation accurately (review batch records/ERPLx transactions); resolves documentation and correction discrepancies. 
• Performs initial and ongoing training and development of associates.
• Accountable for the operations occurring on the line(s) assigned.
• Responsible to ensure compliance of procedures and participates in internal audits.
• Ensure components are available to avoid delays on the schedule.
• Monitor turnaround time, changeover, line speeds.
• Ensure product release due dates.
• Support nonconformance generation and investigations.
• Back up of Aseptic Trainer.  Lead media activities.
• Ensure manufacturing areas are clean and safe.
• Support management to comply with goals and metrics.

Supervise Direct Reports

• Yes, indirectly by area/line.

Scope of Position

• Shop floor oversight of Filling and Packaging.

Qualifications / Training

• HS Diploma or equivalency required.
• BA/S preferred.
• Leadership experience required.  Advanced math skills, detail oriented, excellent communication skills and demonstrated leadership ability.  Ability to effectively work with different department supervisors.   Ability to operate manufacturing equipment.  Strong knowledge of the manufacturing process as well as manufacturing performance and financial attributes such as material variance, yield, and efficiencies. Must be able to read, write, and speak English and possess advanced math skills.
• Previous work experience as a Group Leader or similar leadership role required.
• >10 years’ experience working in a least one of the following areas in a pharmaceutical/device manufacturing environment: Manufacturing, Validation, QC Chemistry/Microbiology, Warehouse.
• Writing/communication and computer skills are required (Word, Excel, Microsoft Project.)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards expectations and requirements for pharmaceutical products.
• Proven track record of being able to successfully coordinate the on-time closure of many GMP records. (ie. NCs/CAPAs/ Requalification’s/Work Orders or product lifecycle records. Etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills, negotiation skills, project management skills, coordination, and teamwork skills. Ability to simultaneously manage a large number of batch records that are in various states.
• Temperament and tenacious disposition to influence others without direct authority.
   

Shift: Monday to Friday 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Start Pay Range: $27.50

This position may be available in the following location: Tampa, FL.

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