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Director, Manufacturing Operations Management

Alcon Research


Job Location:

Fort Worth, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Alcon is looking to hire a Director Manufacturing and Operations Management leader 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.

This role is on-site in our Fort Worth Texas location and a typical day would include:

  • Manage and coordinate teams and processes across multiple manufacturing areas including Production Engineering Manufacturing Process Development 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 adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) maintaining accurate and complete documentation ensuring rigorous quality control and completing all required training.
  • Lead strategic planning cross-functional collaboration problem-solving and effective communication to achieve operational efficiency and contribute to the companys success.
  • All associates must 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.
  • Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations.

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:

  • Production leadership and Experience in Aseptic or clean room environment

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 a robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off and much more.
  • Travel up to 10%
  • Relocation - Yes

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ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

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.


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Our mission is to provide innovative vision products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better. From vision research to eye health, learn more at Alcon.com.

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