Supervisor, Production

Worklane GmbH; Waterford; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb in Waterford is seeking a 3-shift Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team, drive improvements, and ensure adherence to FDA and cGMP standards. You will manage production KPIs, oversee scheduling, and foster a culture of safety and quality.

The role requires a technical degree and prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, with responsibilities spanning coaching, performance reviews, and cross-department collaboration to optimize output.

Qualifications

• Advanced leadership skills to build and motivate the process team.
• Experience supervising manufacturing staff in a GMP/regulatory environment.
• Strong ability to drive continuous improvement and compliance with FDA/cGMP.

Responsibilities

• Manage film production and introduce new technology through team leadership.
• Conduct Standard Work for managers, monitor OSS/Team Leads and operators.
• Train staff and participate in workplace innovation; align to tier management.
• Oversee production activities including PPI, yields, downtime, quality metrics, and resources.
• Initiate changes to work practices and procedures; ensure KPI targets are met.
• Promote quality culture and ensure regulatory compliance (FDA, cGMP).
• Perform performance appraisals for operators and plan training/development.
• Communicate within the unit and with other departments; manage attendance/timekeeping.

Skills

Advanced leadership

Team leadership

GMP knowledge

Education

Third-level qualification in a technical discipline

Job description

Date: Aug 10, 2026

Location: IE - Waterford, IE

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.

About the Role

Please note that this is a 3 shift position, based in Waterford.

Responsibilities

• Manage FILM production and the introduction of new technology through team leadership
• Conduct Standard Work for managers. Monitor standard work for OSS /Team Leads and operators
• Train and Participate in workplace innovation, Align to tier management system
• Responsible for the production activities including, PPI, Yields, Downtime, Quality Metrics and the utilization of machinery & human resources
• Initiate changes to work practices and procedures
• Provide a high level of technical competence and leadership to the shift to ensure that operational issues are identified and managed to achieve challenging KPI's and higher operational performance
• Promotion of decision making at operative & technician level through effective development and fostering of a strong team working culture
• Promote a quality culture and act to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including FDA and cGMP
• Conduct and manage performance appraisals for operators and identify and implement appropriate training & development plans.
• Execute communications within the unit and to other departments within the company
• Plan and manage team members attendance, timekeeping
• Establish and maintain high standards in relation to Environmental Health & Safety work practice
• Meet budgetary targets set in relation to output and spend

Key cGMP Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with manufacturing SOPs, Gowning up and other PPE policies, hygiene and EHS procedures at all times
• Participate fully in all GMP training programs as identified and complete all Training Records in an accurate and timely manner

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification, preferably in a technical discipline desirable
• Previous supervisory management experience in a manufacturing environment complying with FDA, cGMP requirements is essential.

Required Skills

• Advanced leadership skills to build and motivate the process team by providing clear direction and facilitation

Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates.