Alcon Research
Operator III, Production Management (Monday – Thursday: 4:15 PM CST – 2:45 AM CST)
Houston, Texas · Mid · Contract
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About the role
- With more than 25,000 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.
- This role includes setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment to ensure efficient, high-quality production while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced production tasks including assembly, material processing, forming, or packaging, ensuring adherence to established specifications and quality standards
- Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust packaging equipment to optimize performance, quality, and efficiency
- Perform packaging activities such as packing, wrapping, securing, and labeling containers
- Conduct routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime and support efficient operations
- Identify, report, and support resolution of non-conformances and production issues
- Track productivity metrics and support achievement of Safety, Quality, People, Delivery, and Cost (SQPDC) targets
- 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
Requirements
- If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.
Nice to have
- Experience operating and troubleshooting automated or semi-automated production equipment
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma principles
- Familiarity with GxP, SOPs, and quality systems such as TrackWise or Veeva
- Strong computer skills and experience with production or enterprise systems
- See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
- Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
Company info
- At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Sponsorship & Relocation: Not Available
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