What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Manufacturing Production 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 Supervisor, Manufacturing Production, you will be trusted to lead a diverse 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 Supervisor, Manufacturing Production, you will be trusted to lead a diverse team of line coordinators, production specialists and operators to manufacture medical devices at Houston, Texas, US.
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Provide a safe working environment that complies with applicable standards and ensure that associates are working safely.
- Implement and oversee programs that encourage adherence to company and department HSE standards and priorities.
- Continuously monitor work areas for good safety and housekeeping practices; identify, resolve, and report safety hazards.
- Operate in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet commitments within Alcon’s standards (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Conduct).
- Initiate and 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.
- Critically review operations for ways to improve regulatory compliance, product quality and/or productivity.
- Track, evaluate and report on key quality performance indicators, as well as corrective and preventive actions.
- Troubleshoot problems regarding product quality and equipment.
- Create a positive work environment that engages associates and enables and rewards strong performance.
- Ensure fair and consistent treatment of all associates, in accordance with company policies & procedures, as well as employment law.
- Develop team goals that align with Department’s annual objectives.
- Ensure regular communication of Company and Department objectives to all team members.
- Lead by example, encouraging all associates to act in accordance with company values and behaviors.
- 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.
- Provide front line supervision, leadership, and work direction to production teams, including time and attendance, performance management, training oversight and development.
- Manage conflict and deal effectively with others in a diverse workforce.
- Interface and coordinate with other departments to determine priorities and accomplish shared objectives.
- Determine and communicate planning priorities and production schedules and resolve potentially conflicting priorities.
- Track, evaluate, control and report on key manufacturing performance indicators.
- Manage day-to-day production operations and continuously monitor results to ensure alignment with goals.
- Manage multiple priorities, and effectively hold others accountable for results.
- Monitor, analyze and recommend/implement improvements to better utilize labor, raw materials and equipment.
- Manage significant projects.
- Lead and implement continuous improvement processes within the manufacturing area utilizing industry known lean 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 Year of Demonstrated Leadership
- Work hours: 1st Shift – Monday through Thursday from 5:00a.m. – 3:30p.m.
- 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.