Supervisor I, Production Management

Alcon; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Team Lead to oversee production activities and ensure operational excellence in eyecare product manufacturing. The role involves managing teams, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree and leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.

Benefits

Robust benefits package including health and life insurance

Flexible time off for exempt associates

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in production or manufacturing.
• Proven leadership skills with at least 1 year of demonstrated leadership.
• Ability to fluently read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team members and manage production activities.
• Ensure adherence to processes and safety regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Alcon

Team Lead at Alcon through Korn Ferry RPO

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

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. Specifics 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

• Ensure all associates adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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
• Work Schedule: Onsite Openings for 1st and 3rd Shift Available

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• 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!

See your impact at alcon.com/careers

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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