Bausch + Lomb Jobshttp://bausch.jobs2012-05-23 11:54:46.442615USAGreenville SiteTitle: Chemistry Technician III Location: United States-South Carolina-Greenville Site Conducts chemical and physical tests on in-process and finished products as well as chemical raw materials using qualitative and quantitative techniques. Assists in performing interlab studies and support testing for new product introduction and method/process development. Performs higher level lab functions including instrument calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance, writing SOPs, perform OOS investigations, and track SQC. Compliance with all applicable procedures and practices to include SOP's, Division specs, safety, ISO and GMP regulations. Bausch Lomb is one of the best-known and most respected healthcare brands in the world, offering the widest and finest range of eye health products including contact lenses and lens care products, pharmaceuticals, intraocular lenses and other eye surgery products. The company is solely 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. Bausch Lomb is an equal opportunity employer. Education: Associate's degree required (Bachelor's level degree desirable) in Chemistry, Physical or Life Science. Experience: Five years experience as a Chemistry Technician preferred. Special Skills: HPLC, FTIR, UV/VIS experience preferred. Knowledge of Chromatography software a plus. Must demonstrate proficiency in technical writing. Must have taken classes in general and organic chemistry, instrumentation and college algebra. HPLC, FTIR, UV/VIS experience preferred. Knowledge of Chromatography software a plu. Must demonstrate a proficiency in technical writing. Job: Manufacturing2012-05-21 19:35:28United StatesBausch + LombSouth Carolina00007724SCGreenville Site, SC28835818http://bausch.jobs/xml/28835818/jobUSAGreenville SiteTitle: Sterilization Operator Location: United States-South Carolina-Greenville Site The purpose of the Gamma Operator position is to perform the tasks associated with sterilization and transfer of sterile components. Specific Job Duties: * Irradiator operation * Loading/unloading components * Documentation * Gowning for APA * Equipment and area cleaning Bausch Lomb is one of the best-known and most respected healthcare brands in the world, offering the widest and finest range of eye health products including contact lenses and lens care products, pharmaceuticals, intraocular lenses and other eye surgery products. The company is solely 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. Bausch Lomb is an equal opportunity employer. High School Diploma required, Associates Degree or Technical training desirable. At least 1 year manufacturing experience required. Previous applicable compounding skills a plus. Proficiency in math and reading. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Ability to strictly adhere to procedures. Previous applicable compounding skills a plus. Skills should include good time management, the ability to multi-task and maintain a wide span of control. Good interpersonal skills are required as is the ability to work independently or as part of a group. Job: Manufacturing2012-05-21 19:35:19United StatesBausch + LombSouth Carolina00007722SCGreenville Site, SC28835815http://bausch.jobs/xml/28835815/jobUSAGreenville SiteTitle: Sterile Hall Operator I Location: United States-South Carolina-Greenville Site Verifies correct components per the Bill of Materials and maintains a continuous supply of components to the fill lines to support production needs. Maintains area in orderly and sterile state by removing culls, moving carts, using good aseptic technique, documenting inspection of the work area, and performing disinfection activities as directed. Maintain APA Gowning Certification. Other duties a directed to include assistance with CIP/SIP and repack (Pkg. Area) Bausch Lomb is one of the best-known and most respected healthcare brands in the world, offering the widest and finest range of eye health products including contact lenses and lens care products, pharmaceuticals, intraocular lenses and other eye surgery products. The company is solely 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. Bausch Lomb is an equal opportunity employer. Education: High School (or equivalent) 1-2 years manufacturing production experience Special Skills: Excellent attention to detail; team player; excellent communication skills; multi-tasking ability. Basic computer skills including Outlook and web based applications. Job: Manufacturing2012-05-21 19:34:42United StatesBausch + LombSouth Carolina00007723SCGreenville Site, SC28835801http://bausch.jobs/xml/28835801/jobUSAGreenville SiteTitle: Operations Training Specialist Location: United States-South Carolina-Greenville Site The Operations Training Specialist will report to the first shift department supervisor and is responsible for the execution of the Greenville Sterile Filling Department's training schedule and training plan. Provide gown training to a wide associate base which includes Sterile Filling Department employees, Maintenance Personnel and other Bausch & Lomb Associates that will be working in the APA. The Training Specialist will maintain associate training records within the current ELMS system to ensure accurate reporting and metrics. Specific Job Duties: * Maintain APA Gowning Certification * Oversee the Sterile Filling Department's training planning and scheduling * Perform gown training for the site * Will oversee all associated training administrative items * Will monitor the Filling Department's training performance goals and work with Department Management to ensure compliance. * Will gather and report training metrics per the mandated schedule * Will perform training gap analysis as required * Update department documentation as required * Will perform training effectiveness verifications using the industry standard methodology Bausch Lomb is one of the best-known and most respected healthcare brands in the world, offering the widest and finest range of eye health products including contact lenses and lens care products, pharmaceuticals, intraocular lenses and other eye surgery products. The company is solely 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. Bausch Lomb is an equal opportunity employer. Education: High School Diploma, Bachelors or Associate degree preferred. Experience: 2-5 years of performing on the job training and/or classroom facilitation in a cGMP manufacturing environment. Special Skills: Achieve and maintain APA Gowning Certification. Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal along with being an intuitive problem solver with the ability to incorporate adult learning theory principles into the requirements of maintaining a cGMP compliant training program. Must be process oriented and have a strong Sterile Filling operational background. Specialized Training: Train the Trainer certification preferred, competency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word. Job: Manufacturing2012-05-08 19:49:56United StatesBausch + LombSouth Carolina00007690SCGreenville Site, SC28547051http://bausch.jobs/xml/28547051/jobUSAGreenville SiteTitle: Filling Machine Specialist Location: United States-South Carolina-Greenville Site Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment in a high speed aseptic filling operation. Perform timely repairs on filling equipment. Implements preventative and corrective actions towards equipment repairs. Properly documents repair related information onto departmental logbooks or downtime sheets. Interface with Maintenance, Engineering and Plant Contractors/Consultants when needed. Work overtime as needed. Specific Job Duties: * Perform changeovers of filling equipment. * Perform fill line equipment repairs. * Perform preventative maintenance. * Serve as a backup to filling and hallway operators as needed and to perform various productions support activities as directed by Supervisor. * Support process improvement teams. * Communicates with lead or supervisor when any quality issues arise. Bausch Lomb is one of the best-known and most respected healthcare brands in the world, offering the widest and finest range of eye health products including contact lenses and lens care products, pharmaceuticals, intraocular lenses and other eye surgery products. The company is solely 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. Bausch Lomb is an equal opportunity employer. Experience: Associates Degree or advanced Certification desired. Electronics technician with Mechanical Background preferred. 2 years minimum of related mechanical experience. Special Skills: Proficient in use of common tools utilized in work on a high speed aseptic filling operation. Ability to follow written procedures and GMPs in the performance of job duties. Ability to effectively utilize verbal and written communication skills to report maintenance issues to applicable personnel. Demonstrate initiative by suggesting improvements and implementing ideas with minimal direction; ability to make significant contributions during both routine and emergency situations. Demonstrated flexibility in accepting work assignments and schedule changes. Demonstrated ability to work well within a team. Basic computer skills including Outlook and web based applications. Specialized Training: Previous aseptic/clean room experience preferred. NOTE: Candidates must be able to pass and maintain the required gowning qualification to be eligible for this position. Job: Manufacturing2012-04-07 07:04:50United StatesBausch + LombSouth Carolina00007623SCGreenville Site, SC27723713http://bausch.jobs/xml/27723713/jobUSAGreenville SiteTitle: Packaging Machine Specialist Location: United States-South Carolina-Greenville Site The purpose of the 2nd shift Packaging Machine Specialist (PMS) position is to perform preventative maintenance, set-up, changeover, make mechanical adjustments and repairs to packaging machinery and/or equipment in the Packaging Department, Accessories Assembly areas, and Form Fill and Seal packaging area. Specific Job Duties: * Setup high speed packaging equipment for maximum production levels. * Perform preventative maintenance on high speed packaging equipment. * Perform component size changeovers on all packaging equipment when required. * Clean and prep all packaging production lines at end of each production day readying the equipment for the next day's production. Bausch Lomb is one of the best-known and most respected healthcare brands in the world, offering the widest and finest range of eye health products including contact lenses and lens care products, pharmaceuticals, intraocular lenses and other eye surgery products. The company is solely 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. Bausch Lomb is an equal opportunity employer. High School Diploma, Associates Degree in a technology or minimum 10 years experience of Industrial Maintenance or Electrical Maintenance associated with equipment setup and operation, preferably in a packaging operation. Demonstrated ability to quickly and accurately solve problems. Special Skills: Team player with demonstrated leadership skills, high degree of initiative & flexibility, with the ability to effectively prioritize work. Excellent time management and communication skills and demonstrated attention to detail required. Demonstrated excellent troubleshooting ability, working knowledge of tools, and of packaging processes/machinery; demonstrated capability to address mechanical and equipment issues across all packaging/accessories lines. Basic computer skills, to include MS Outlook and Word required, MS Excel preferred. Job: Maintenance2012-04-07 07:04:16United StatesBausch + LombSouth Carolina00007626SCGreenville Site, SC27723709http://bausch.jobs/xml/27723709/jobUSAGreenville SiteTitle: Sr. Validation Engineer - Process Validation Location: United States-South Carolina-Greenville Site Position Summary Bausch Lomb is seeking a talented Sr. Validation Engineer for our Greenville, SC aseptic fill/finish manufacturing facility. Will provide leadership as the Process Validation subject matter expert, support new product transfers, modifications for existing products and components while adhering to the new FDA pharma process validation guidelines (CGMP). This position will offer the opportunity to influence and negotiate through cross functional interface (R & D, Operations, Quality, Statisticians, Scientists) as required. Solid experience using statistical methods and prior leadership experience desired. Specific Job Duties * Remain current on cGMP practices for Process Validation and ensure local Process Validation SOPs and validation documents reflect current industry practices. * Provide validation requirements, strategy, protocols, execution and final reports for changes impacting validated products and critical process parameters. * Oversight of validation activities for R & D trials and new products. * Support engineering testing/trials and requirements for final product changes. * Creation, review and update of risk analysis for changes and new processes that impact products. * Conduct periodic review of validated processes. * Peer review validation studies executed by other validation team members Bausch Lomb is one of the best-known and most respected healthcare brands in the world, offering the widest and finest range of eye health products including contact lenses and lens care products, pharmaceuticals, intraocular lenses and other eye surgery products. The company is solely 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. Bausch Lomb is an equal opportunity employer. Education: BS Engineering or Science Experience: Required: 5 years Process Validation experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device or Parenterals. Must have experience in either an FDA or ISO Regulated Industry Desired: Demonstrated experience and proficiency with cGXP, ICH and PIC/S. Experience with regulatory and/or third party audits Special Skills: Strong Verbal and Written Communication; Self Driven, Result Oriented, Strong knowledge of Process Validation, Project Management, Intermediate Statistics Knowledge (sampling plans, hypothesis testing, etc), use of pfmea risk assessment or similar Specialized Training: Required: FDA Process Validation Guidance, Statistical Sampling, Technical Writing, Use of MiniTab. Desired: Conducting and leading investigation, project management, Design of Experiments Job: Quality2012-04-04 18:45:01United StatesBausch + LombSouth Carolina00007633SCGreenville Site, SC27641251http://bausch.jobs/xml/27641251/jobUSAGreenville SiteTitle: Supplier Quality Engineer Location: United States-South Carolina-Greenville Site Ensure site suppliers (API, Sterilization, Raw Materials, Components and high risk service providers) are compliant with Local and Federal regulations as well as B L Quality Standards. Identify and implement Supplier Quality Management System improvements that will decrease complexity and increase level of compliance. Provide and implement solutions to Supplier and CMO issues that arise which could impact compliance to applicable regulations and Bausch & Lomb Quality Systems (including escalation to Leadership). Work closely with site Suppliers, Procurement and Operations to ensure and manage the Quality of Supplier goods (Raw Materials and Components) products produced by service suppliers such as Sterilization providers. a. Ensure Suppliers are in compliance with local and Federal regulations, established Quality and Joint Venture Agreements. b. Supplier Risk Assessments and Risk Mitigation planning and Monitoring c. Report Supplier Quality Metrics d. Product Quality trending and reporting (APRs/PQRs). Maintain and build effective and professional business relationships with internal customers (Site Quality, Procurement, Operations) and Suppliers. Ensure appropriate quality agreements, standards and joint venture agreements are in place for Suppliers. Develop and improve systems / procedures that govern the Quality Management of Suppliers. Bausch Lomb is one of the best-known and most respected healthcare brands in the world, offering the widest and finest range of eye health products including contact lenses and lens care products, pharmaceuticals, intraocular lenses and other eye surgery products. The company is solely 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. Bausch Lomb is an equal opportunity employer. Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Discipline (Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry or related discipline). Experience: 5 years experience in a regulated industry with 2 years in Quality Assurance preferably with experience in the manufacturing, packaging and labeling of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Special Skills: Relationship building skills. Excellent problem solving skills. Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills. Experience working in a fast-paced organization as a member of cross-functional teams (Procurement, Quality, Suppliers, R & D and Distribution) a must. Experience in Project Management a plus. Specialized Training: 21 CFR and ISO Auditing experience (preferred). Job: Engineering Services2012-04-04 18:45:00United StatesBausch + LombSouth Carolina00007634SCGreenville Site, SC27641250http://bausch.jobs/xml/27641250/jobUSAGreenville SiteTitle: Planning Manager Location: United States-South Carolina-Greenville Site The Planning manager is responsible for ensuring manufacturing schedules are driving the production of the right skus in the right quantity at the right time to maximize customer service while optimizing manufacturing efficiency. All production planners report to this position. • Job Duty: Maintenance of and daily monitoring of Distribution Center sku inventory levels against target • Maintenance of relevant Manugisitcs parameters regarding plant capacity and replenishment orders • Ensuring efficient and effective scheduling that balances Customer requirements with maximum production utilization and minimum inventory levels • Job Duty: Line scheduling and communication of delivery of backordered skus • Focusing on Customer satisfaction through continuous monitoring of established metrics relating to order-fill, backorder and inventory replenishment • Liaising with Operations on backorder and low limit skus • Job Duty: Interpretation and analysis of demand/supply data, and communicate the possible effects on manufacturing capacity, inventory levels and Customer Service • Regular liaison with Purchasing staff on relevant issues pertaining to the demand and supply of Raw Materials • Forecasting of lot profiles for Operations and Cartoning to determine setups for coming months/years • Job Duty: Day to day management of Production Planners • Lead projects on Production Planning improvements to manufacturing efficiencies while maintaining Customer Service • 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 and credibility of the department, within the Organization, through a professional and mature approach at all times Job Duty: Key GMP Responsibilities : • Follow Standard Operating Procedures while carrying out tasks within manufacturing operations at all times. • Follow Gowning Procedures and entry rules for all manufacturing and other controlled areas. • Understand and follow Personal Hygiene Rules as defined in the GMP Training Program. Participate fully in all GMP training programs as identified and complete all Training Records in an accurate and timely manner. Managerial Responsibility: • The position will have 6 direct reports at the Greenville plant • Responsible for setting objectives for the planners and completing development plants mid and year end reviews • Reporting critical plant and customer data to senior management on a regular basis Bausch Lomb is one of the best-known and most respected healthcare brands in the world, offering the widest and finest range of eye health products including contact lenses and lens care products, pharmaceuticals, intraocular lenses and other eye surgery products. The company is solely 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. • Education: Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or advanced degree preferred; professional qualification certification desired e.g. A.P.I.C.S • Experience: Minimum 10 years experience in manufacturing planning with comprehensive knowledge of Planning/Scheduling/Inventory Management with a detailed understanding of all other Supply Chain functions • Special Skills: Strong numerical and analytical skills • Focused on Customer Service and delivering Key Operational Measurements • Ability to act as a Team player, or independently, and with excellent mullti-tasking ability and attention to detail • Ability to use Excel at an advanced level and high level understanding of B.P.C.S • Manugistics Networks fulfillment version 7.2 Job: Manufacturing2012-03-07 19:04:10United StatesBausch + LombSouth Carolina00007579SCGreenville Site, SC26982752http://bausch.jobs/xml/26982752/job