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 worldfrom 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. This position is based in Waterford. Duties: Develop \ design and implement cost justified process and equipment improvements with minimal impact to production operating under 24/7 environment. Support the maintenance and technical activities related to site injection moulding equipment. Work in alignment with technician group responsible for site injection moulding maintenance. Identify and eliminate repetitious machine failures. Provide consultative support to the Manufacturing and Maintenance groups. Utilise Lean Six Sigma tools and data to drive continuous improvement. Develop and Implement Safety and Quality improvements. Develop methods to ensure personnel engaged in operations\maintenance activities have sufficient knowledge to perform their assigned tasks Prepare design specifications and associated documentation for equipment and system upgrades. Fault-finding \ troubleshooting of equipment and process issues. Installation, Commissioning and Validation of automation. Implement improvements under change control. Develop Functional and Detailed Design Specifications from formal and informal User Requirement Specifications. Be familiar with 21 CFR part 820 guidelines Present, where appropriate, technical data to internal/external audit and inspection groups. Ensure Health and Safety Regulations and Procedure are adhered to always for self and others. Qualifications/ Experience required: Bachelors Degree in engineering (polymer / mechanical / electronic) preferred. A minimum of 3-5 years in technical role in high volume manufacturing environment. Injection moulding and automation experience preferred. Solidworksexperience preferred Six sigma experience preferred Good problem-solving abilities able to identify facts, consider alternative approaches and evaluate the most appropriate action Medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred Experience working in a validated environment with strong discipline with regard to change control is preferred.
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 worldfrom 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. Please note this position is based in Waterford on site - 5 days a week. HR Business Partner has responsibility for managing operational HR activities with operations management and support functions, and work with HR team on HR issues, change programmes and implementation of policies and procedures across the Waterford Site. Duties: Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to designated Business Units and contribute to local Business Unit plans and strategic execution of Business Unit strategies Develop a trusted business partner relationship with senior leaders and managers across the business. Ensure policies, procedures and HR practices are compliant with legislation and support a progressive HR environment. Provide expertise, guidance and direction on Employee Relations issues. Management of local works councils and unions. Preparation for and participation in third party hearings. Lead and embed people driven strategic initiatives which support the delivery of the overall goals of the organisation Execute on workforce planning and talent strategies by using data driven insights Facilitate managers' understanding of the performance management process. Support succession planning process and internal promotions for designated client groups. Participate in recruitment activity across different level roles. Support change management initiatives in a complex organization. Help to build change capability throughout the organization, providing tools and guidance to managers as needed. Key performance HR Metrics Absence Management Attrition Rates Monitor and track disciplinary/grievance issues Workforce planning and headcount management Talent Management Advise Line Managers and employees on the talent management process. Work closely with BU HR team to facilitate training/coaching for employees on all aspects of talent management. Manage the succession planning process and internal promotions for designated client groups Reward and Recognition Salary planning process and annual review cycle Salary review process. Preparation for annual BU Operating Plan, HR Budget and Headcount Plans. Provide input regarding the Merit Increase budget. Requirements: Degree qualified in Human Resources, Business or equivalent 8 + years of human resource experience is desired Having worked in a fast paced unionised manufacturing environment is preferable Experience in IR & ER Strong communication skills & the ability to influence stakeholders
Site Planning Manager The Site Planning Manager is responsible for leading and managing the planning activities for the Waterford Bausch & Lomb Contact Lens manufacturing campus. This role involves management of the site monthly S&OP process, engagement with site leadership for capacity utilization & production scheduling while ensuring the network Inventory & customer service levels are delivered. The Planning Manager will work closely with multiple stakeholders across the supply chain to align production prioritization, supply feedback loop & Inventory targets aligning with business objectives and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain. Please note this position is based in Waterford onsite. Roles & Responsibilities Manage local planning team. Maintain & enhance the site S&OP process, ensure accurate and timely supply information is shared with all stakeholders . Maintenance of and daily monitoring of DC sku inventory levels against target. Ensuring efficient and effective scheduling that balances customer requirements with maximum production utilization, maintain target inventory levels & minimize excess & obsolescence. Focusing on customer satisfaction through continuous monitoring of established metrics relating to order-fill rates, backorder and inventory replenishment. Liaising with Operations on backorder and low limit skus for prioritization while providing accurate recovery timelines. Work closely with Site Ops, Freight, warehousing and distribution teams on maintaining accurate planning parameters & lane set-up. Maintenance of Raw Materials Planning parameters in line with MPS and regular liaison with Purchasing staff on relevant issues pertaining to the demand and supply of Raw Materials Forecasting of lot profiles for Operations and Cartooning to determine setups for coming months/years Lead projects on Production Planning improvements to manufacturing efficiencies while maintaining Customer Service Support all new product introductions, ensure no risk to launch timelines, control initial build requirements & timelines across the full range. Key player in any system developments and enhancements pertaining to improving Planning processes Execute other managerial and operational disciplines of the Planning Department as and when required. Focus on the continuous enhancement of the department, within the Organization, through a professional and mature approach at all times Job Requirements Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in planning or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a managerial role. Graduate or equivalent professional qualification e.g. A.P.I.C.S Certification Demonstrated experience with managing a site level S&OP process, understanding of Net requirement planning / RCCP tools & MPS. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Advanced Excel capability, with Power BI, Altrix or Tableau skill-set a plus. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
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 worldfrom 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. This position is based in Waterford. Duties and Responsibilities Subject Matter Expert for high volume, automated, contact lens manufacturing equipment. Support day to day operations through diagnosis and correction of line detractors. Use a data-based approach to identify the top line detractors and drive continuous improvement of existing equipment through uptime, yield and cycle time improvement projects. Organise, control and improve planned maintenance and calibration activities. Critically assess machinery to identify and source appropriate spare parts. Support site strategy and capacity expansion projects. Provide technical training to operations and maintenance personnel on an as-needed basis. Role model good safety and quality behaviours. Own, track and report on safety, quality and operational open items. Develop relevant work instructions and standard operating procedures. Writing and execute process and equipment engineering studies and protocols. Requirements Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years of experience. Master of Engineering (or equivalent) with 3+ years of experience. Demonstrated ability to optimise highly automated production lines within a regulated environment. Lean/Six Sigma and/or project management certification is preferred.
