Manufacturing Production Supervisor (1st 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 Manufacturing Supervisor supporting our manufacturing team, you will be trusted with handling or assisting with leading various productive activities (e.g., assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging, etc.) and leading manufacturing team(s) to produce sterile pharmaceutical products in Fort Worth, TX.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Planning, advising, and supervising production to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards

• Collaborating closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, etc. as input to developing production schedules and allocating labor/capital resources

• Planning, prioritizing, and leading production line maintenance/downtime to minimize disruptions

• Responsible for production operations, maintenance, plant engineering, safety, quality control, scheduling, accounting, and workforce-level

• Promoting good relations with the community, government agencies, customers, and union representatives

• May conduct or participate in labor negotiations and coordinate wage, salary, and bonus programs following corporate policies

• Monitoring, analyzing, and controlling variables, such as labor utilization, raw materials, equipment, and facilities

• Auditing production line activities and troubleshooting production variance to identify root causes and ensuring maintenance activities are performed to resolve operating problems and preserve assets (e.g., inspections)

• Operating, maintaining, and helping improve the manufacturing process to meet/exceed production goals

• Ensuring products are verified according to testing procedures and schedules and the production information is collected, stored, and reported (e.g., Master Batch Record (MBRs), test results, logs)

• Ensuring a safe workplace that aligns with established standards and produces (e.g., cGMP and SOPs) and that they follow Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards

• Participating in reviewing, writing, and training of new and revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and MBRs

• Setting direction for the team to know what is encouraged of them and why

• Planning and scheduling work activities based on changing priorities

• Developing team objectives (people, safety, quality, cost, etc.), with upper management then communicating and supervising those objectives to ensure they are met and established

• Carrying out HR activities such as ensuring that production lines are staffed adequately, giving performance appraisals, conducting interviews, leading training sessions, counseling associates, and staff and resource utilization

• Tracking, evaluating, and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as corrective and preventative actions

• Planning/assigning duties, tasks, and overtime to team members according to their Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) so that work assignments are carried out timely and efficiently

• Ensuring fair and consistent treatment of all team members, under company policies and procedures, as well as employment law

• Being responsible for critically reviewing operations for ways to improve regulatory compliance, product quality, and efficiency

• Providing a positive work environment that engages the team enabling strong performance, and leading by example

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6yrs; 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: Monday – Friday: 1st Shift: 6:30 AM CST – 3:00 PM CST

• Sponsorship & Relocation Not Available

HOW TO 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 health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

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