Supervisor, Team Leader II - 3rd Shift 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.

Purpose of Job:

Supervise employes who are responsible for the following:

• Aseptic Filling of Sterile Ophthalmic solutions
• Cleaning and Sanitization of Fill lines including CIP/SIP
• Unloading of sterilized components

Key Activities:

• Leading by examples with a Safety first, Quality Always mindset.
• Act as both administrator and technical leaders for operations. Set a good example through demonstrated knowledge of procedures, compliance with quality systems, and teaching of proper techniques.
• Ensures there are enough adequately trained and compliant personnel staffed to meet production goals. Reviews and updates training plans as needed to maintain compliance and excellence.
• Develop area documentation (procedures, work instructions, job aides, etc.) with team to support start-up, training, and operation.
• Originate & Investigate deviations, operational quality issues, and support determination of root cause. Support implementation of corrective actions to ensure consistent quality.
• Responsible for the coaching, development, and performance evaluation of operators.
• Communicate cross functionally with support team if there are quality, equipment, operational concerns.
• Support the site in building a diverse, empowered, and capable team.
• Striving and encouraging a mindset of continuous improvement. Gathering ideas for improvement, articulating their business value, and working with support team to implement the ideas with highest objective value.

Direct reports: 20-30

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior supervisory experience
• Basic computer skills (desktop software, MS Office) are required.
• Previous experience in operations or directly supporting a manufacturing operation (Pharma, Food, Clean-room, or other applicable).
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others.

Preferred Attributes:

Experience with, completion of, or understanding of: 

• 4+ years in manufacturing/operations with 2+ years in supervisory role
• cGMP standards and FDA (or other industry) guidelines for production
• STEM degree or certification
• Aseptic filling, Line Prep
• Highly automated equipment (filling)
• Continuous improvement methodologies and mindset – lean, six sigma, etc.
• Root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Ability to organize and motivate teams
• Facility, Equipment, Systems, Start-up

This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Greenville, SC (Plant)

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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Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.