Director, Manufacturing Operations Management

At Alcon were passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25000 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

This role is part of Alcons Manufacturing function a team that designs produces and delivers innovative eyecare products to more than 140 countries through operational excellence and efficiency.

The Director of Manufacturing Operations Management (Management Path) is primarily responsible for leading and coordinating teams and processes across multiple manufacturing areas within a single plant to ensure efficient production operations and resource management. You will be expected to build effective and meaningful relationships to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate teams and processes across multiple manufacturing areas including Production Engineering Manufacturing Process Development Mold Tool & Die/Model Making Production Operations Production Planning/Control and Manufacturing Materials Supply
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and drive operational excellence by maintaining a well-trained optimized labor workforce
• Oversee efficient production operations and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Foster a culture of excellence by leading performance management driving talent development ensuring positive associate relations enhancing associate engagement recognizing achievements and driving a strong safety culture
• Ensure all associates follow Good Practice (GxP) regulations by closely following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) maintaining accurate and complete documentation ensuring rigorous quality control and completing all required training
• Lead planning collaboration across functions problem-solving and communication effectiveness to elevate operational efficiency and bolster the organizations achievements
• Ensures the highest quality product is manufactured at the lowest possible cost and stays in sync with Alcon and worldwide regulatory requirements.
• Maintains and improves quality systems and regulatory compliance related to product safety and environmental affairs.
• Perform and conduct business in compliance with all applicable laws regulations and company policies and with high ethical standards.
• Partners with R&D MS&T etc. to introduce new products process improvements and system enhancements as required.
• Develops a strong partnership with Site Quality Leader to build and maintain a quality attitude.
• Leads the annual financial operating budget for the site in alignment with Alcon policies and regulatory requirements.
• Establishes a culture passionate about continuously advancing efficiency processes cost and value.
• Implements Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Fosters and develops a safety culture injury-free performance and adherence to safety and compliance policy/procedures to provide a safer environment for all employees.
• Engages with Corporate regional and/or global platform teams to use connections.
• Develops a talent mind-set culture within the organization to meet current and future business needs and succession for key leadership roles.
• Develops and fosters a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Leads teams set goals supervise progress and remain current on all key employee performance appraisals and talent management processes/systems.
• Provides employees with the authority accountability training information and resources to achieve their full potential and effectively drive the companys performance.
• Ensures an open culture in which all associates feel they are valued and appreciated.
• Ensure Capacity Plans are formulated and completed
• Understand track and improve financial drivers
• Ensure service metrics are met while maintaining and improving safety and quality imperatives.
• Ensure quality and compliance processes are continuously maintained and improved.

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 18 yrs; Assoc.14 yrs; M.S.7 yrs; PhD6 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
• 10 Years of Relevant Experience
• 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
• Relocation Assistance: Yes
• Sponsorship: None
• Travel: 5-10%
• Location: Onsite

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Work together with colleagues to share standard methodologies and discoveries as work progresses.
• Discover your career in a fresh way through specific growth and development possibilities.
• Join Alcons mission to provide outstanding innovative products and solutions to improve sight improve lives and grow your career!
• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off for exempt associates PTO for hourly associates and much more!

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.