Senior Manufacturing Supervisor

Bausch + Lomb; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb in Rochester, NY, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily operations, drive Lean initiatives and oversee a team of up to 25 employees. You will ensure safety, quality and efficiency while implementing process improvements.

The role reports to Manufacturing Leadership and requires extensive experience in lean manufacturing, KPI management and cross-functional collaboration. A strong focus on continuous improvement and accountability is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a regulated environment.
• 10+ years leading teams, managing performance, training, payroll, staffing, and relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet schedules, quality, yield and safety targets.
• Lead and develop manufacturing teams of up to 25 employees.
• Apply Lean Daily Management to remove waste and boost efficiency.
• Analyze KPIs and implement corrective actions for ongoing improvements.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and other stakeholders to support objectives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

Process Mapping

5S/6S

Kaizen

Job description

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.

Position Summary

Reporting to Manufacturing Leadership, the Senior Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading manufacturing operations and teams to achieve production, quality, safety, and efficiency goals while driving operational excellence through Lean Daily Management.

This role is responsible for implementing process improvements, executing change initiatives, and effectively managing labor resources to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. With a proven track record in lean methodologies and manufacturing leadership, the supervisor will foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability, ensuring the organization remains agile, responsive, and competitive in a dynamic production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules, quality standards, yield targets, and safety requirements are consistently achieved or exceeded.
• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing teams of up to 25 employees, fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Execute Lean Daily Management practices and apply lean manufacturing tools to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and streamline operations.
• Analyze production data, performance metrics, and KPIs to identify trends, implement corrective actions, and drive operational improvements.
• Manage labor planning and resource allocation to ensure optimal staffing levels and efficient operational performance.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Human Resources, Facilities, Occupational Health, Security, and other stakeholders to support manufacturing objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, quality requirements, and manufacturing procedures.
• Communicate operational performance, challenges, and improvement initiatives to leadership while supporting business-critical decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Technical or Business-related field preferred)
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• 10+ years of experience leading teams, managing employee performance, training, payroll, staffing, and employee relations.
• Advanced knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, implementation, and practical application of tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Process Mapping, 6S, change management and Kaizen.
• Demonstrated success driving operational excellence, KPI oversight, productivity improvements, and workforce engagement initiatives.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, execute with urgency, and consistently meet business objectives and deadlines.

This position may be available in the following location: Rochester, New York

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $90,000 and $120,000. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

• short-term and/or long-term incentives
• They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
• U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

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