Supervisor I, Production Management

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At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

This role is part of Alcon's Manufacturing function, a team that designs, produces and delivers innovative eyecare products to more than 140 countries through operational excellence and efficiency.

Supervisor I, Production Management

The Supervisor I, Production Management, is primarily responsible for leading team members to ensure efficient task completion and adherence to processes. You will manage production activities, liaise with departments for scheduling, and drive continuous improvement at our Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX. Specifics Include:

• Oversee team members to ensure efficient task completion and adherence to processes
• Manage production activities, including assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards.
• Liaise with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, and other departments to develop production schedules and allocate labor/capital resources
• Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance and downtime to minimize disruptions.
• Lead or participate in quality investigations and deliver continuous improvement
• Assure a safe work environment and develop pipeline talent.
• Foster a culture of excellence by leading performance management, driving talent development, ensuring positive associate relations, enhancing engagement, recognizing achievements, and driving a strong safety culture.
• Make day-to-day decisions affecting team members, directly impacting daily operations and team efficiency.
• All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training.
• Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations.

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: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and every other Thursday 4:00 AM 4:00 PM CST
• Location: Onsite
• Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
• Relocation Assistance: None
• Sponsorship Available: No

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• Join Alcon's mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
• Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off for hourly associates and much more!

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Alcon is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify

Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.