Production Manager

Alcon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

A medical equipment manufacturing company in Houston is seeking a Production Manager to oversee various production activities. The role involves planning, compliance, and team leadership. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a relevant role and leadership experience. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2 Years of relevant experience required.
• 1 Year of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Ability to communicate safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage various production activities including planning and directing production.
• Ensure safety and compliance with company standards.
• Provide supervision and leadership to production teams.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Production management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Supervisor, Manufacturing Production supporting the VIT (Vitreoretinal Surgery) Consumables Manufacturing Team in Houston, TX, a typical day will include:

• Manages or assists with managing various production activities (e.g., assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging, etc.) including:
• Planning, directing, and monitoring production to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards
• Liaising with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, etc. as input to developing production schedules and allocating labor/capital resources
• Planning, prioritizing, and managing production line maintenance/downtime to minimize disruptions
• Providing a safe working environment that complies with applicable standards and ensuring that associates are working safely.
• Continuously monitoring work areas for good safety and housekeeping practices; identifying, resolving, and reporting safety hazards.
• Operating in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet commitments within Alcon’s standards (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Conduct).
• Creating a positive work environment that engages associates and enables and rewards strong performance.
• Ensuring fair and consistent treatment of all associates, in accordance with company policies & procedures, as well as employment law.
• Developing organizational capability to identify and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.
• Providing front line supervision, leadership, and work direction to production teams, including time and attendance, performance management, training oversight and development.

What you’ll bring to Alcon

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc. +6 yrs; M.S. +0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience
• 1 Year of Demonstrated Leadership
• Travel: 5%
• Relocation: No
• Sponsorship Assistance: No

How you can thrive

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings 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 and much more.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Manufacturing, and Production

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing