Production Shift Head

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. 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. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us? 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 Supervisor, Production Management, is primarily responsible for leading team members to ensure efficient task completion and adherence to processes. You will manage production activities, liaise with departments to develop schedules, and drive continuous improvement. Specifics include: • Oversee team members to ensure efficient task completion and adherence to processes • Manage production activities, including assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging • Liaise with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, and other departments to develop production schedules and allocate resources • Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance and downtime to minimize disruptions • Lead or participate in quality investigations and deliver continuous improvement • Assure a safe work environment, develop pipeline talent, and foster a culture of excellence by leading performance management and driving talent development • Ensure positive associate relations, enhance engagement, recognize achievements, and drive a strong safety culture • Make day-to-day decisions affecting team members and impacting daily operations and efficiency • Ensure all associates adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GxP) regulations, follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintain documentation, and complete required training • Meet individual job requirements and contribute to overall compliance and continuous improvement What Can You Bring to Alcon: Degree in Science or Engineering Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience, ideally in the medical or pharmaceutical industry Strong command of English (spoken and written) Proven leadership skills, preferably managing team shifts Hands-on experience in leading and managing daily production operations Strong problem-solving and investigative skills Proficiency in SAP is a plus ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide. If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker