Director, Enterprise Manufacturing Applications

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We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse talented people to join is accelerating its digital manufacturing ambitions integrating modern operational technologies with enterprise digital systems to enable worldclass performance across its 16 global manufacturing sites. Central to this transformation is the strategic development deployment and optimization of enterprise manufacturing applicationsincluding MES SCADA CMMS calibration systems and other foundational IT/OT platforms.

The Director of Manufacturing Enterprise Applications will own the strategic direction business value and lifecycle performance of these missioncritical applications. This leader will guide global standardization drive utilization and capability maturity evaluate new technologies and ensure that Alcons manufacturing systems remain at the forefront of operational excellence.

This role sits within the global Manufacturing Excellence organization and leads a highperforming team responsible for orchestrating technology strategy program delivery system adoption and best practices and continuous improvement across all manufacturing sites.

You will also serve as the business owner for global KPI dashboards evolving them into predictive and prescriptive tools for metrics such as Purchase Price Variance (PPV) Inventory Yield OEE Schedule Attainment and more.

In this role a typical day will include:

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Define the global strategy and longterm roadmap for enterprise manufacturing applications across MES SCADA CMMS calibration systems and related OT platforms.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering quality supply chain and IT leadership to ensure technology strategies align with business objectives regulatory requirements and site needs.
• Establish and evolve enterprise standards architecture and governance models for manufacturing applications across 16 sites.
• Actively monitor emerging technologies industry trends and digital manufacturing innovations to drive transformative solutions.

Enterprise Application Ownership

• Serve as the business/system owner for key global manufacturing applications accountable for system design capability development compliance performance and user adoption.
• Lead global planning budgeting and prioritization of application enhancements upgrades lifecycle management and new platform introductions.
• Drive harmonization of manufacturing workflows data structures and application configurations to reduce complexity and increase scalability.
• Ensure systems effectively integrate with ERP PLM QMS supply chain and other enterprise platforms.

Program Delivery & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee global implementation programsincluding new deployments upgrades migrations and optimization projectsensuring high quality ontime and within budget delivery.
• Champion the use of advanced capabilities such as predictive analytics digital workflows IIoT connectivity and process automation through integrations.
• Develop and execute continuous improvement strategies to expand system utilization reduce downtime and enhance data usability.
• Enable standardized KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure system effectiveness and drive datadriven decisionmaking.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Act as the primary liaison between Manufacturing Excellence IT Quality and operations to ensure aligned priorities and smooth execution.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity validation and compliance teams to ensure systems meet all regulatory and security requirements (e.g. FDA EU MDR GxP 21 CFR Part 11 data integrity).
• Build strong relationships with site leadership teams to understand business needs and ensure platforms are effectively supporting operations.

Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead and develop a global team of technical and functional experts across manufacturing systems digital platforms and project delivery.
• Foster a highperformance inclusive culture centered on transparency collaboration innovation and customer focus.
• Ensure the organization has the right skills capabilities and longterm talent pipeline to support future digital manufacturing initiatives.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the medical device pharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISA95 ISA88 and digital manufacturing standards.
• Familiarity with cloudhosted architecture IIoT platforms and advanced analytics technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to build business cases and deliver measurable operational value through technology.
• Strong vendor management experience with major MES/SCADA/OT providers.

Leadership Characteristics

• Strategic Thinker: Able to translate enterprise goals into system strategies and structured roadmaps.
• Technical Credibility: Comfortable diving into system design architecture and manufacturing workflows.
• Change Leader: Skilled in navigating organizational complexity and driving global standardization.
• Communicator & Influencer: Effectively partners across diverse functions cultures and levels.
• Customer-Oriented: Focused on improving the experience and effectiveness of manufacturing sites.

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcons 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 and much more!

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