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.
Join to apply for the Maintenance Manager role at Bausch + Lomb Ireland Be among the first 25 applicants 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. This position is based in Waterford, on a 4 cycle shift pattern. Responsibilities Implement preventative maintenance programmes (CBM & Planned Maintenance). Monitor and drive improvements in the effectiveness of all maintenance activities. Develop training plans and set goals for technicians. Lead daily Tier 1.5 meeting and prioritise resources to maximise lens output while maintaining quality and safety compliance. Own, monitor, report on and implement improvements to increase equipment OEE. Provide details of OEE detractors and collaborate with Engineering on improvement plans. Participate in the recruitment of staff as required. Work with Procurement and Logistics groups on the control of equipment spares. Work with Engineering to develop a predictive maintenance system. Complete Quality and Safety CAPA activities. Ensure all work is executed in line with health and safety and quality system requirements. Oversee the planning and execution of day-to-day maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting. Qualifications Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or other relevant technical equivalent. Experience: 5+ years of experience in engineering / maintenance roles in high-volume industries with significant automation. 3+ years supervisory experience. Extensive hands‑on experience of preventive / reactive maintenance and technician supervision / interaction. Knowledge of medical device and/or pharmaceutical production preferred (cGMP / FDA regulated environment). Self-directed with excellent communication skills. Demonstrates effective communication of technical issues and their corrective and preventive actions. Sets the standard of a right first time approach to maintenance and repair activities. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Strategic Management Services #J-18808-Ljbffr
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.
