Director, Manufacturing Operations Management

Director, Manufacturing and Operations Management. Leads and coordinates teams and processes across multiple manufacturing areas within a single plant to ensure efficient production operations and resource management. This role is on-site in Fort Worth, Texas. Responsibilities Manage and coordinate teams and processes across Production Engineering, Manufacturing Process Development, Production Operations, Production Planning/Control, and Manufacturing Materials Supply. Ensure alignment with business objectives and drive operational excellence by maintaining a well‑trained, optimized labor workforce. Oversee efficient production operations and implement continuous improvement initiatives. 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. Ensure all associates adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations, strictly following SOPs, maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Lead strategic planning, cross‑functional collaboration, problem‑solving, and effective communication to achieve operational efficiency and contribute to the company’s success. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; reference states 18 years of experience for high school equivalent, 14 for associate, 7 for MS, 6 for PhD. Must be fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking). 10+ years relevant experience; 6+ years demonstrated leadership. Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English. Preferred Qualifications Production leadership experience in aseptic or clean room environments. Benefits Comprehensive health, life, retirement, and flexible time‑off benefits. Travel up to 10%. Relocation assistance available. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr