Manufacturing Manager Night Shift Job in Duluth 30026, Georgia US
Building on its heritage of more than 65 years, Alcon, the global leader in eye care, is the second largest division of the Novartis Group with combined pro-forma sales of more than USD 9.4 billion in 2010. The division was formed by Novartis on April 8, 2011, following the closing of the merger between Alcon and Novartis. The new Alcon Division combines the product portfolios, commercialization capabilities, RD and talent of Alcon, CIBA VISION and Novartis Ophthalmics. Today, Alcon has more than 22,000 employees with headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.A. Alcon's three businesses - Surgical, Pharmaceutical and Vision Care - meet the diverse needs of eye care professionals and patients offering the widest spectrum of eye care products with operations in 75 countries and products available in 180 markets.
Alcon currently has an opening for a Manufacturing Manager Night Shift. The Manufacturing Manager Night Shift is responsible for leading all aspects of Production operations at night on 12 hour shifts. The Night Shift Manager provides leadership, guidance and direction to all of the assigned production team leaders to accomplish assigned objectives/targets. Responsible for the achievement of daily assigned production targets/goals including: (1) availability of equipment, (2) yields, (3) quality standards, (4) safety, (5) compliance with regulatory standards (ISO and GMP)/ SOPs and (6) budget.
Provides guidance and direction on operational issues to assigned teams and coordination of support from the various support sections of the site. Ensures all personnel assigned to the production teams are current in training and certification requirements. Responsible for performance counseling, and disciplinary action of all direct reports and reviewer input of key personnel within the production teams.
Major Accountabilities include:
1. Maintain production areas in state of readiness at all times and optimize operational performance. Manage and Drive the Continuous Improvement programs to ensure workflow is uninterrupted and production goals achieved.
2. Communicate effectively with Production Team Leaders as well as external support groups to attain objectives and accomplish assigned targets/goals. Verify Team Leaders communicate site issues and coverage needs.
3. Coach, teach and mentor assigned personnel and foster professionalism and team work within Shifts at night.
4. Instill and maintain a Safety First work environment and support the sites safety programs. Perform security and safety walkthroughs and audits.
Alcon is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.
Education/Degrees/Certificates:
Minimum Required: Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
Preferred Level: Technical field
Experience:
Minimum Required: 7-10 years as manufacturing leader with 4 years as manager/supervisor of large organization (over 200 persons)
Preferred Level: 2 years of production experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
Skills Type and Proficiency:
Minimum Required: Proficiency in either DSM or Dailies manufacturing operations.
Preferred Level: Knowledge of both DSM and Dailies operations.
As an Alcon associate, you are expected to know, understand, and comply with all applicable safety and health standards and rules.
