Operator III, Production Management (Monday – Thursday 415 PM CST – 245 AM CST)

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 Operator III Production Management (Para-Professional & Support Path) is responsible for performing advanced production and packaging operations in support of the Custom Pak department at our manufacturing facility in Houston TX. This role includes setting up operating maintaining and troubleshooting equipment to ensure efficient high-quality production while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Specifics Includes:

• Perform advanced production tasks including assembly material processing forming or packaging ensuring adherence to established specifications and quality standards

• Execute a variety of production operations (repetitive and non-repetitive) including component assembly bonding plastic joining wrapping packaging and basic product testing

• Set up operate monitor and adjust packaging equipment to optimize performance quality and efficiency

• Restock packaging materials and ensure continuous equipment operation

• Perform packaging activities such as packing wrapping securing and labeling containers

• Conduct routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime and support efficient operations

• Follow detailed production schedules and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) including proper documentation and inspection of products

• Identify report and support resolution of non-conformances and production issues

• Participate in quality checks and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles

• Track productivity metrics and support achievement of Safety Quality People Delivery and Cost (SQPDC) targets

• Assist with capacity analysis and workflow optimization within assigned areas

• Lead or support team meetings and collaborate across functions to drive operational improvements

• Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety procedures properly using PPE and proactively identifying hazards

• Demonstrate leadership on the production line including training mentoring and guiding team members and temporary workers

• Communicate effectively show initiative and sound judgment and escalate concerns appropriately

• Utilize systems such as Email Workday Veeva HSNet TrackWise and IQS for training and documentation purposes

• Maintain required certifications (e.g. line clearance in production-related systems such as PPS or CNSPPS)

• Operate automated or semi-automated equipment as required

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English

• Work Hours: 2nd Shift: Monday Thursday: 4:15 PM CST 2:45 AM CST

• Travel Requirements: 0-5%

• Location: Onsite

• Sponsorship & Relocation: Not Available

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing production or regulated environment (e.g. pharmaceutical medical device or GMP setting)

• Experience operating and troubleshooting automated or semi-automated production equipment

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing continuous improvement or Six Sigma principles

• Prior leadership or line lead experience in a production environment

• Familiarity with GxP SOPs and quality systems such as TrackWise or Veeva

• Strong computer skills and experience with production or enterprise systems

HOW TO THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!

• 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 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.