Supervisor, Quality Assurance Review

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 Job:

Supervises floor Quality Control (QC) activities supporting filling and packaging operations. Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for floor-based quality control processes, ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements. Provides leadership, training, and direction to QC inspectors while ensuring effective execution of sampling and in-process quality control activities.

This role is responsible for real-time oversight of filling and packaging operations, including identification, escalation, and resolution of quality-related issues. The position collaborates cross-functionally with Manufacturing and other departments to solve and prevent quality problems while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining a compliant, inspection-ready environment.

Key Activities/Responsibilities:

• Supervise QC inspectors responsible for sampling and in-process quality control of filling and packaging operations.
• Provide leadership, training, and development of direct reports, ensuring consistent execution of QC procedures and adherence to GMP requirements.
• Develop work schedules and ensure effective workload distribution to support fluctuating production demands.
• Provide real-time oversight on the production floor, addressing quality issues as they arise and ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
• Serve as the primary QA point of contact for floor-based activities, supporting Manufacturing in maintaining compliant operations.
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, and other departments to resolve and prevent production and quality-related issues.
• Oversee compliance of filling and packaging operations, ensuring adherence to procedures, sampling plans, and regulatory expectations.
• Support and/or author non-conformance investigations and ensure timely closure with appropriate root cause and CAPA.
• Review and approve quality-related documentation, including work orders and associated records.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB), Component Issue Board, and other quality forums as required.
• Manage personnel responsibilities including performance evaluations, Individual Development Plans (IDPs), training, and employee development.
• Ensure GMP compliance across all areas of responsibility while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Operational Excellence and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, or quality assurance.
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a GMP environment.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, cGMP requirements, and aseptic manufacturing processes.
• Experience with sampling plans (e.g., ANSI/ASQ standards) and in-process quality control activities preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA processes preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• An equivalent combination of experience and/or education may be considered.

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

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