Associate, Production Management (Line Coordinator [Weekend])

Job Title: Associate, Production Management

Location: Houston, TX

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 are currently hiring an Associate, Production Management for our Houston, TX site. Alcon manufacturing is a fast paced, high-energy environment so naturally we are looking for someone who is a relationship builder, an excellent analytical thinker, intuitive to business needs, and someone who can effectively communicate in challenging situations creating win-win scenarios. Above all we are looking for someone with a passion for customer service and helping Alcon in our mission to help everyone see brilliantly!

A Day in the Life:

As an Associate, you are responsible for unleashing the full potential of our people and culture while simultaneously achieving timely and cost-effective manufacturing of high-quality medical devices. The role of the Line Coordinator within Production is to assist and support the Supervisor in the planning/organizing of daily activities and schedules of production associates who are engaged in the production of medical device products and/or components and to manage projects and process improvements within assigned areas, all while maintaining regulatory compliance.

1. Assist the front line Supervisor, by providing leadership, training oversight, work direction recommendations for production technicians and shift to shift communication.
2. Operates in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet production commitments within Alcon's standards (production, quality, cost, conduct, and safety).
3. Troubleshoot problems regarding product quality and equipment within assigned areas.
4. Provides input and correction as needed in accordance with Alcon policies.
5. Provides on shift and cross shift feedback on all key performance indicators.
6. Manages conflict and deals effectively with others in a diverse workforce.
7. Leads and implement continuous improvement processes within assigned area, utilizing industry known lean manufacturing principles.
8. Provides positive influential behavior towards change management culture.
9. Sets a good example for others in their work area being active, positive and offering direction and problem solving. Faces problems with confidence and assurance, consistently excels in training, leading and motivating people

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED.
The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Work Schedule: Friday - Sunday, every other Thursday, 4:00am - 4:00pm

Travel Requirements:0 to 10%

Relocation assistance: None

Sponsorship available: None

Preferred Qualifications:

- Understanding of Quality Processes (how to triage a quality issue)
- Experience with SAP is preferred

- Experience with CNSPPS is preferred

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves!
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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High School diploma or GED.
The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred:
- Understanding of Quality Processes (how to triage a quality issue)
- Experience with SAP is preferred

- Experience with CNSPPS is preferred

Work Schedule: Friday - Sunday, every other Thursday, 4:00am - 4:00pm

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.