Supervisor, Manufacturing Production - Day Shift

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Supervisor, Manufacturing Production you will be trusted to lead a diverse team of line coordinators, production specialists and operators to manufacture medical devices at our Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX!

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Providing front line supervision, leadership, and work direction to production teams, including time and attendance, performance management, training oversight and development.

• Managing conflict and deal effectively with others in a diverse workforce

• Interfacing and coordinating with other departments to determine priorities and accomplish shared objectives.

• Determining and communicating planning priorities and production schedules, and resolve potentially conflicting priorities.

• Tracking, evaluating, controlling, and reporting on key manufacturing performance indicators.

• Managing day-to-day production operations and continuously monitoring results to ensure alignment with goals.

• Managing multiple priorities, and effectively holding others accountable for results.

• Monitoring, analyzing, and recommending/implementing improvements to better use labor, raw materials, and equipment.

• Managing significant projects.

• Leading and implementing continuous improvement processes within the manufacturing area applying industry known lean manufacturing.

• Providing a safe working environment that follows applicable standards and ensuring that associates are working safely.

• Implementing and overseeing programs that encourage adherence to company and department HSE standards and priorities.

• Continuously monitoring work areas for good safety and housekeeping practices; identifying, resolving, and reporting safety hazards.

• Operating in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet commitments within Alcon’s standards (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Conduct)

• Initiating and managing implementation of systems, policies, and procedures to ensure that products and services meet regulatory and quality standards.

• Monitoring processes, identifying problems, and initiating appropriate corrective actions.

• Critically reviewing operations for ways to improve regulatory compliance, product quality and/or productivity.

• Tracking, evaluating, and reporting on key quality performance indicators, as well as corrective and preventive actions.

• Troubleshooting problems regarding product quality and equipment.

• Creating a positive work environment that engages associates and enables and rewards strong performance.

• Ensuring fair and consistent treatment of all associates, in accordance with company policies & procedures, as well as employment law.

• Developing team goals that align with Department’s annual objectives.

• Ensuring regular communication of Company and Department objectives to all team members.

• Leading by example, encouraging all associates to act in accordance with company values and behaviors.

• Managing HR activities such as performance appraisals, training, interviewing, counseling, and staff and resource utilization.

• Developing organizational capability to identify and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.

What you’ll bring to Alcon:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• 2 Years of Relevant Experience

• 1 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

• Work Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST

• Travel Requirements: 0 – 10%

• Relocation Assistance: None

• Sponsorship Available: No

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career.

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage, retirement plan, flexible time off, and much more!