Supervisor, Manufacturing Production - Weekend Day Shift

Alcon; Magnolia (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Alcon, a global eye-care leader, seeks a Supervisor for the 24/7 injection molding operation in Houston, TX. You will oversee the weekend day shift of production operators and material handlers, coordinating with metrology, engineering, tool room and maintenance teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient output.

The role emphasizes leadership, GMP compliance, continuous improvement and strong communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience.
• English fluency in reading, writing and speaking.
• 2 years of relevant experience and 1 year of leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing/assembly, quality and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMP requirements for medical device molding.
• Perform investigations and implement CAPAs per QA/QMS.
• Observe safety guidelines including PPE and LOTO.
• Lead weekend day shift; manage production operators and material handlers.
• Develop team goals, track progress and conduct bi-annual reviews.
• Coordinate scheduling with equipment capacity and build plans.
• Troubleshoot defects, deploy action plans and allocate resources.
• Maintain staffing and training for shift volumes and PMs.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Process improvement

Documentation

Warehouse experience

Quality experience

Engineering experience

Materials experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)

Tools

Visuant software

Job description

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. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

As a Supervisor, Manufacturing Production (Injection Molding), supporting a 24/7 injection molding operation, you will be trusted to provide leadership and oversight for the weekend day shift of production operators and material handlers, while working closely with metrology, engineering, process technicians, tool room, and maintenance functions at the Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX.

Typical Day

• Adhering to strict quality Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements for medical device molding.
• Following quality management system requirements, including performing nonconformance investigations and implementing effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
• Ensuring team follows safety guidelines and procedures including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Leading the way in employee engagement and instilling a culture of achievement through the development of stretch goals and celebrating team wins.
• Develop, track and support individual team members' goals and objectives.
• Manage employee performance and perform bi-annual performance reviews.
• Aligning weekly schedule demands to equipment capacity and implementing build plan as required.
• Ability to assess part defects, develop appropriate action plan, and align resources for troubleshooting.
• Maintaining staffing and training requirements for associates in support of shift volumes.
• Effectively coordinating Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedule requirements with support teams comprised of engineering, tool room, maintenance, and process technicians.
• Maintaining productivity metrics in Visuant software and initiating continuous improvement tasks or projects when below target.

What You'll Bring to Alcon

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6yrs; 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

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Warehouse, Quality, Engineering, and/or Materials experience.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Process Improvement experience.
• Ability to write technical documents/reports, such as standard operating procedures, deviation/non-conformance reports, etc.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and make decisions to drive business results.

Benefits

• 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 a robust benefits package including medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage, retirement plan, flexible time off, and much more!

Additional Information

• Work Hours: C shift (10 hours): Thursday - Sunday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST
• Travel Requirements: 0%
• Relocation Assistance: None
• Sponsorship Available: No