Supervisor, Production Management

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate ambitiously, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your dedication 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, hardworking people to join Alcon! As a Manufacturing Production Supervisor supporting the production team, you will be responsible for advising a team of line coordinators, production specialists, and operators to manufacture medical devices in Houston, TX.In this role, a typical day will include:Providing front-line supervision, leadership, and work direction to production teams, including time and attendance, performance management, training oversight, and developmentHandling conflict and dealing efficiently with others in a diverse workforceInterfacing and coordinating with other departments to settle priorities and accomplish shared objectivesSettling and communicating planning priorities and production schedules, and resolving potentially conflicting prioritiesTracking, evaluating, controlling, and reporting on key manufacturing performance indicatorsLeading day-to-day production operations and continuously supervising results to ensure alignment with goalsHandling multiple priorities, and efficiently holding others accountable for resultsMonitoring, analyzing, and recommending/implementing improvements to better apply labor, raw materials, and equipmentLeading significant projectsLeading and implementing continuous improvement processes within the manufacturing area by applying industry-known lean manufacturingProviding a safe working environment that aligns with applicable standards and ensuring that associates are working safelyImplementing and being responsible for programs that encourage adherence to department and company HSE (Health Safety & Environmental) standards and prioritiesContinuously supervising areas for good safety and housekeeping practices; identifying, resolving, and reporting safety hazardsOperating following established policies and procedures to meet commitments within Alcon's standards (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Conduct)Initiating and overseeing the implementation of systems, policies, and procedures to ensure that products and services meet regulatory and quality standardsSupervising processes, identifying problems, and initiating appropriate corrective actionsCritically reviewing operations for ways to improve regulatory compliance, product quality, and/or productivityTracking, evaluating, and reporting on key quality performance indicators, as well as corrective and preventive actionsTroubleshooting problems regarding product quality and equipmentCreating a positive work environment that engages associates and enables and rewards strong performanceEnsuring fair and consistent treatment of all associates, following company policies & procedures, as well as employment lawDeveloping team goals that align with the department's annual objectivesEnsuring regular communication of company and department objectives to all team membersLeading by example, encouraging all associates to act according to what we value and the behaviors we acceptHandling HR activities such as performance appraisals, training, interviewing, counseling, and staff and resource utilizationDeveloping organizational capability to identify and resolve operational issues quickly and efficientlyWHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+16yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English2 Years of Relevant Experience1 Years of Demonstrated LeadershipSchedule : Tuesday to Friday 6:00am - 4:30pmLocation: Onsite Houston, TXTravel Requirements: 0%Relocation Assistance: NoSponsorship: NoHOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunitiesJoin 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 CareersSee your impact at alcon.com/careersATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent WorkerIf you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.Find Jobs for EmployeesFind Jobs for Contingent WorkerALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFYAlcon 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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.