Manager, Operational Excellence

Alcon•Irvine, CA

6d•$121,550 - $157,300•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Operational Excellence Manager, is primarily responsible for driving cross-functional process improvement programs to eliminate waste, enhance customer satisfaction, and boost market share using Lean methodologies. The manager should apply a strong data-driven approach, using analytics to identify opportunities, guide decision-making, and deliver measurable improvements. In addition to leading the Continuous Improvement Program at the site you will Lead and develop a small team of data analysts by strengthening critical thinking, advanced analytical skills, and a strategic, forward-looking mindset. Building team capability to anticipate business needs and deliver timely, data-driven insights that enable proactive, high-impact solutions and continuous improvement. Strong leadership and strategic planning are key to achieving operational excellence at our Manufacturing Facility in Irvine, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+1 yr)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
5 Years of relevant experience
3 Years of demonstrated leadership

Responsibilities

Drive the cross-functional process improvement program to eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction, and increase market share through Lean methodologies.
Apply a strong data-driven approach, using analytics to identify opportunities, guide decision-making, and deliver measurable improvements.
Own and track annual objectives for the Continuous Improvement Program (CIP).
Identify opportunities for Lean improvement events and select candidates for Green Belt and Black Belt training.
Mentor Lean Six Sigma Green Belts through certification projects.
Participate in major Lean improvement events to achieve cost reductions.
Work across all organizational levels to create value and buy-in as the lead change driver.
Provide strategic expertise and direction for cross-functional process improvement program.
Enhance business performance by eliminating waste, improving customer satisfaction, and increasing market share through Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
Lead a small team of data analysts, providing mentorship and guidance to build capability and drive high-quality outputs.
Apply strong critical thinking and data analysis to translate insights into actionable recommendations for the business.
Foster a strategic, data-driven mindset within the team to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with GxP regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training.