Manufacturing Line Lead – Evening Shift

Alcon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible time off

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership Experience

SAP Experience

Problem-solving

Manufacturing environment

Team mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

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