Supervisor, Production Management

Alcon Research•Houston, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 English
2 Years of Relevant Experience
1 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

Responsibilities

Providing front-line supervision, leadership, and work direction to production teams, including time and attendance, performance management, training oversight, and development
Handling conflict and dealing efficiently with others in a diverse workforce
Interfacing and coordinating with other departments to settle priorities and accomplish shared objectives
Settling and communicating planning priorities and production schedules, and resolving potentially conflicting priorities
Tracking, evaluating, controlling, and reporting on key manufacturing performance indicators
Leading day-to-day production operations and continuously supervising results to ensure alignment with goals
Handling multiple priorities, and efficiently holding others accountable for results
Monitoring, analyzing, and recommending/implementing improvements to better apply labor, raw materials, and equipment
Leading significant projects
Leading and implementing continuous improvement processes within the manufacturing area by applying industry-known lean manufacturing
Providing a safe working environment that aligns with applicable standards and ensuring that associates are working safely
Implementing and being responsible for programs that encourage adherence to department and company HSE (Health Safety & Environmental) standards and priorities
Continuously supervising areas for good safety and housekeeping practices; identifying, resolving, and reporting safety hazards
Operating 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 standards
Supervising processes, identifying problems, and initiating appropriate corrective actions
Critically reviewing operations for ways to improve regulatory compliance, product quality, and/or productivity
Tracking, evaluating, and reporting on key quality performance indicators, as well as corrective and preventive actions
Troubleshooting problems regarding product quality and equipment
Creating a positive work environment that engages associates and enables and rewards strong performance
Ensuring fair and consistent treatment of all associates, following company policies & procedures, as well as employment law
Developing team goals that align with the department’s annual objectives
Ensuring regular communication of company and department objectives to all team members
Leading by example, encouraging all associates to act according to what we value and the behaviors we accept
Handling HR activities such as performance appraisals, training, interviewing, counseling, and staff and resource utilization
Developing organizational capability to identify and resolve operational issues quickly and efficiently