Job Descriptions

The Manufacturing Quality Manager has responsibility for ensuring that the Manufacturing Quality System requirements are effectively established and effectively and efficiently maintained in accordance with Bausch and Lomb's Quality System and all relevant external Regulations and Standards. Examples of key elements include:

• Development & implementation of a quality management system to embed quality into the manufacturing processes from design through to ongoing customer service & supply
• Partner with operations, engineering and other functions to identify and implement continuous improvement activities focusing on improving quality and reducing costs.
• Oversight of the manufacturing processes and ensuring systems are in place to prevent the release to stock of product not meeting all specifications
• Management of a diverse team of quality engineers, technicians, quality release personnel & validation quality engineers to support multiple different products and manufacturing platforms.
• To oversee the management of non-conforming product and ensure the effective resolution of Quality issues through the NC & CAPA process.

• To assess & challenge established Quality Systems and Quality methods with an objective to improve overall system effectiveness and efficiency, and to further reduce product and or process risk.

• To apply both a Lean and Six Sigma approach for improvements to the Manufacturing Quality Systems.

• Drive quality improvement initiatives in combination with Engineering, Process Engineering and Operations

• Oversee the management of manufacturing related and capacity expansion quality validation activities.

• Manage a team of quality personnel to adequately support the changing manufacturing platforms and product manufacture.

Key cGMP Responsibilities:

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures at all times.
• Follow required applicable Regulatory standards as required
• Ensure compliance to the QMS.
• Follow Personal Hygiene Rules as defined in the GMP Training
• Programme and notify area supervision of any health conditions, which may affect the quality of product.
• Participate fully in all GMP and operational training programs and complete all Training Records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage the following areaS; Manufacturing Quality Assurance Team, Validation Quality Engineering

Requirements

• Third level qualification, ideally in Engineering, Science or Software.
• Strong analytical skills with good knowledge of applied statistics and control systems.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean tools
• Self-motivated with ability to lead a core team to meet the above objective.

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Quality Control environment
• Management Skills
• Project Planning
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Quality Improvement
• Teamwork Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Self Motivated

Experience

• 2+