Production Supervisor I, Production Management

Alcon; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Alcon seeks a Production Supervisor I to lead a manufacturing team in Fort Worth, TX. You will oversee assembly, forming, processing, and packaging to meet schedules and quality targets, coordinating with Engineering, Supply & Logistics, and Sales to optimize labor and resources.

The role emphasizes safety, talent development, and continuous improvement, with opportunities across multiple shifts and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• 1 year of demonstrated leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team members to ensure efficient task completion and adherence to processes.
• Manage production activities, including assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards.
• Liaise with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, and other departments to develop production schedules and allocate labor/capital resources.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance and downtime to minimize disruptions.
• Lead or participate in quality investigations and deliver continuous improvement.
• Assure a safe work environment and develop pipeline talent.
• Foster a culture of excellence by leading performance management, driving talent development, ensuring positive associate relations, enhancing engagement, recognizing achievements, and driving a strong safety culture.
• Make day-to-day decisions affecting team members, directly impacting daily operations and team efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Manufacturing Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Job description

## Production Supervisor I, Production ManagementApplyposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 28, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R-2026-48675At 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?Alcon is seeking **motivated, ambitious professionals** to join our Production Leadership team in Fort Worth, Texas. **Whether you're an experienced production professional, manufacturing engineer, biology or life sciences graduate, or an early-career leader** ready to take the next step, this role offers the opportunity to lead teams that manufacture innovative products impacting patients around the world.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. The Supervisor I, Production Management (Management Path), is primarily responsible for leading team members to ensure efficient task completion and adherence to processes. You will manage production activities, liaise with departments for scheduling, and drive continuous improvement.**In this role, a typical day will include:*** Oversee team members to ensure efficient task completion and adherence to processes* Manage production activities, including assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards* Liaise with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, and other departments to develop production schedules and allocate labor/capital resources* Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance and downtime to minimize disruptions* Lead or participate in quality investigations and deliver continuous improvement* Assure a safe work environment and develop pipeline talent* Foster a culture of excellence by leading performance management, driving talent development, ensuring positive associate relations, enhancing engagement, recognizing achievements, and driving a strong safety culture* Make day-to-day decisions affecting team members, directly impacting daily operations and team efficiency**WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:*** 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* **Location**: Fort Worth, TX* **Shifts**: Opportunities available across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts* **Travel Requirements**: 0 – 10%* **Relocation Assistance**: Available* **Sponsorship Available**: Not Available**ADDITIONAL PREFERRED BACKGROUNDS*** Relevant manufacturing, operations, military, internship, co-op, project, or leadership experience; or a Bachelor's degree in a related field* Demonstrated leadership ability through work experience, internships, student organizations, military service, athletics, project leadership, or other leadership experiences.* Manufacturing, Chemical, Aseptic, STEM, or Production Leadership experience* Aseptic Manufacturing* Sterile Pharmaceutical Manufacturing* Compounding Operations* Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS)* GMP-Regulated Environments* Production Engineering* Engineering* Life Sciences or Biology-based Manufacturing Processes**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!**ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker**If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.Find Jobs for EmployeesFind Jobs for Contingent WorkerYou are applying to be part of the Alcon Talent Pool. We are not currently recruiting for this role but we are building a pipeline for future opportunities. If you would like to be considered for a similar position in future, then please submit your CV or resume.