Line Coordinator (Monday – Thursday, 4:15 PM CST to 2:45 AM CST)

Alcon; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible time off

Zusammenfassung

Alcon Houston is seeking a Line Coordinator to support production activities, develop schedules, and allocate resources in a fast-paced manufacturing facility. You will supervise floor operations, monitor key metrics, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives including Lean and Six Sigma, while ensuring compliance with GMP and SOPs.

The role requires 3 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work a 4:15 PM–2:45 AM CST shift onsite with

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Fluent reading/writing English.
• 3 Years of Relevant Experience.
• Work Hours: Monday – Thursday: 4:15 PM CST to 2:45 AM CST.
• Location: Onsite.
• Travel: 0–10%.
• Relocation Assistance: None.
• Sponsorship Available: No.

Aufgaben

• Assist with production activities to meet schedules and specs.
• Develop production schedules and allocate labor/capital resources.
• Supervise work areas and track KPIs (DBH, WIP, OEE).
• Lead quality investigations and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Support daily equipment maintenance, planned PMOs, downtime recovery, and troubleshoot production or quality issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GxP regulations and SOPs by maintaining accurate documentation and completing required training.
• Act as the first point of contact on the floor for manufacturing-related issues (technical, operational, or quality), providing immediate corrections and raising concerns when vital.
• Provide on-the-floor leadership, mentor, and training to production technicians; supervise job rotations, performance, and adherence to procedures.
• Facilitate shift handoffs with consistent communication and ensure readiness for next shift through area walkthroughs and board updates.
• Handle and support prioritization per supervisor direction and production plan; supervise equipment downtime and issue protocols.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and audit-ready work environment by maintaining housekeeping standards and participating in daily safety reviews.
• Track and report key performance indicators and initiate deviations or corrective actions where non-compliance or trends are identified.
• Encourage a positive work culture, foster team collaboration, and lead by example through proactive behavior and effective problem-solving.
• Support training oversight, including cross-training, up-to-date compliance records and onboarding for new processes or equipment.

Kenntnisse

Leadership Experience

SAP Experience

Problem-solving

Manufacturing environment

Team mentoring

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

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 Manufacturing function, a team that designs, produces, and delivers innovative eyecare products to more than 140 countries through operational excellence and efficiency at our Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX.

The Line Coordinator

The Line Coordinator is primarily responsible for assisting with production activities, developing schedules, allocating resources, and ensuring a safe work environment. Specifics include:

• Assist with production activities, including assembly, material processing, packaging, and quality inspections, to meet schedules and specifications.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, and other departments to develop production schedules and allocate labor and capital resources.
• Supervise work areas and key metrics (e.g., DBH, WIP, OEE, outputs) for performance tracking, reporting, and issue escalation.
• Lead or participate in quality investigations and continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and Six Sigma efforts.
• Support daily equipment maintenance, planned PMOs, downtime recovery, and troubleshoot production or quality issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GxP regulations and SOPs by maintaining accurate documentation and completing required training.
• Act as the first point of contact on the floor for manufacturing-related issues (technical, operational, or quality), providing immediate corrections and raising concerns when vital.
• Provide on-the-floor leadership, mentor, and training to production technicians; supervise job rotations, performance, and adherence to procedures.
• Facilitate shift handoffs with consistent communication and ensure readiness for next shift through area walkthroughs and board updates.
• Handle and support prioritization per supervisor direction and production plan; supervise equipment downtime and issue protocols.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and audit-ready work environment by maintaining housekeeping standards and participating in daily safety reviews.
• Track and report key performance indicators and initiate deviations or corrective actions where non-compliance or trends are identified.
• Encourage a positive work culture, foster team collaboration, and lead by example through proactive behavior and effective problem-solving.
• Support training oversight, including cross-training, up-to-date compliance records and onboarding for new processes or equipment.

What you'll bring to Alcon

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• 3 Years of Relevant Experience
• Work Hours: Monday – Thursday: 4:15 PM CST to 2:45 AM CST
• Location: Onsite
• Travel Requirements: 0 – 10%
• Relocation Assistance: None
• Sponsorship Available: No

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership Experience
• SAP Experience
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to be resourceful
• Having the flexibility to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment

How you can thrive at Alcon

Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives. Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.

• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off for hourly associates and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify

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] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide.