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This role is part of Alcon's 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 SupplyEnsure alignment with business objectives and drive operational excellence by maintaining a well-trained, optimized labor workforceOversee efficient production operations and implement continuous improvement initiativesFoster 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 cultureEnsure 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 trainingLead planning, collaboration across functions, problem-solving, and communication effectiveness to elevate operational efficiency and bolster the organization's achievementsEnsures 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 company’s performance.Ensures an open culture in which all associates feel they are valued and appreciated.Ensure Capacity Plans are formulated and completedUnderstand track and improve financial driversEnsure service metrics are met while maintaining and improving safety and quality imperatives.Ensure quality and compliance processes are continuously maintained and improved.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English10 Years of Relevant Experience6 Years of Demonstrated LeadershipRelocation Assistance: YesSponsorship: NoneTravel: 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 Alcon’s 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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