Associate, Production Planning

Alcon; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off for exempt

PTO for hourly associates

Job summary

Alcon in Huntington, WV is seeking an Associate in Production Planning (Para-Professional & Support Path) to maintain material schedules and support production control.

You will monitor material records, ensure material flow, identify shortages, and uphold SOPs and quality documentation while contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Fluent reading, writing, understanding and communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedules for material requirements and availability to support production control.
• Compile records on the quantity, cost, and type of material received, shipped, in stock, or in production.
• Support the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments according to production and shipping schedules.
• Determine possible and actual shortages and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Follow established procedures with limited decision‑making authority.
• Adhere to SOPs and maintain accurate documentation to ensure rigorous quality control.
• Complete all required training and meet individual job requirements while contributing to overall compliance.
• Commit to continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

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 Supply Chain function, a team that manages the logistics, inventory management, and supply chain analytics for Alcon's industry leading products to ensure products are delivered efficiently and effectively so that people can see brilliantly. The Associate, Production Planning (Para-Professional & Support Path), is primarily responsible for maintaining material schedules to support production control, compiling material records, and facilitating material flow between departments. You will identify shortages and may initiate corrective actions, following established procedures. In this role, a typical day will include:

• Maintain schedules for material requirements and availability to support production control
• Compile records on the quantity, cost, and type of material received, shipped, in stock, or in production
• Support the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments according to production and shipping schedules
• Determine possible and actual shortages and initiate corrective actions as needed
• Follow established procedures with limited decision‑making authority
• Adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining accurate and complete documentation to ensure rigorous quality control
• Complete all required training and meet individual job requirements while contributing to the overall compliance of the organization
• Commit to continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Location: Onsite-Huntington, WV
• Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday - Friday
• Travel Requirements: N/A
• Sponsorship & Relocation: Not Available

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join 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 Careers

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 [e-mail] let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.