What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor - 1st Shift position at Alcon?
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 Production Supervisor – 1st Shift supporting the Manufacturing Production Team, you will be trusted to lead an assembly and/or packaging team of line coordinators, production specialists and operators to manufacture medical devices at Houston, Texas, US.
Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters: If you’d like to view a copy of the Alcon’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email alcon.er@alcon.com.
EEO Statement: Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Production Supervisor – 1st Shift supporting the Manufacturing Production Team, you will be trusted to lead an assembly and/or packaging team of line coordinators, production specialists and operators to manufacture medical devices at Houston, Texas, US.
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Manage facilities, equipment and personnel to manufacture sterile pharmaceutical products in a way that aligns with established standards and procedures (e.g., cGMP and SOPs).
- Provide a safe working environment that aligns with applicable standards, and ensures that associates are working safely. Continuously monitor work areas; identify, resolve, and report safety hazards.
- Implement and lead all aspects of programs that encourage adherence to company and department HSE standards and priorities.
- Determine and communicate planning priorities and production schedules, and resolve potentially conflicting areas.
- Develop team goals that align with department’s and company’s annual objectives. Encourages growth and contributions by team members, meets or exceeds business requirements, quality standards, and cost.
- Ensure regular communication of Company and Department objectives to all team members.
- Monitor, analyze, and control variables. Recommend and implement changes, as applicable.
- Prepare analyses and provide input to Site Management for use in strategy setting.
- Manage day-to-day production operations and monitor results to ensure alignment with goals.
- Oversee implementation of systems, policies and procedures to ensure that products and services meet regulatory and quality standards.
- Monitor processes, identify problems and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
- Monitor, analyze and recommend/implement improvements to better use labor, raw materials and equipment.
- Manage significant projects. Critically review operations for ways to improve regulatory compliance, aseptic techniques, product quality and/or productivity. Track, evaluate and report on key indicators, as well as corrective and preventive actions.
- Create a positive work environment that engages associates and enables strong performance.
- Manage HR activities such as performance appraisals, training, interviewing, counseling, and staff and resource utilization.
- Develop organizational capability to identify and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.
- Ensure fair and consistent treatment of all associates, in accordance with company policies & procedures, as well as employment law.
- Lead by example, encouraging all associates to act in accordance with company values and behaviors.
- Coordinate with other departments to accomplish objectives. Manage production between different manufacturing.
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: 7/80 Schedule: Monday-Wednesday 4:00am-4:00pm /Monday-Thursday 4:00am- 4:00pm / (Monday-Wednesday and every other Thursday)
- Travel Requirements: 0-10%
- Relocation assistance: No
- Sponsorship available: No
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolve
- See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
- Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
- Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates; PTO for hourly associates, and much more!
Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters: If you’d like to view a copy of the Alcon’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email alcon.er@alcon.com.
EEO Statement: Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.