At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.
We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Senior Manager, Quality Control - Aspex, supporting our QC, Analysis and Test Service Management Team, you will be trusted to Manage delivery of analytical chemistry and micro services to support product/process validation and product release in a way that: Ensures a safe workplace, Complies with established standards and procedures (e.g., cGxP and SOPs), Encourages growth and contributions by team members, Meets or exceeds business requirements, quality standards, and cost, Optimizes and improves quality and production processes at Aspex Facility in Fort Worth, Texas, US.
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Set direction for teams to know what is expected, and why. Determine and communicate priorities based on product and release schedules.
- Develop team goals (people, safety, quality, supply, cost, etc.) that align with Department's annual objectives.
- Ensure regular communication of Company and Department objectives to all team members. Monitor, analyze, and control variables (e.g., operating costs, labor utilization).
- Manage chemistry and micro lab services, and monitor results to ensure alignment with goals.
- Ensure timely delivery of chemistry laboratory services to support product release and product stability standards, including evaluation of: critical systems; utilities; semiprocessed materials; finished goods; incoming chemicals; packaging components; and environmental testing.
- Manage significant projects (e.g., lab equipment upgrades; computerization).
- Critically review operations for ways to improve regulatory compliance, aseptic techniques, product quality and/or productivity.
- Track, evaluate and report on key quality indicators to determine the need for corrective and preventative actions.
- Implement corrective and preventative actions when required.
- Maintain laboratory systems, equipment and analytical methods in a validated state.
- Manage and coordinate analytical method transfer from Product Development and R&D to the manufacturing site Lead/support investigations into complaints related to products or processes approve/concur on documentation pertaining to Quality and Manufacturing Systems and processes.
- Serve as a technical consultant to the manufacturing community.
- Support Supervisors to create a positive work environment that engages associates and enables strong performance.
- Hire, train, coach, and evaluate associates.
- Manage HR activities such as performance appraisals, training, interviewing, counseling, and staff and resource utilization. Develop organizational capability to identify and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively. Ensure supervisors staff their teams with capable associates who support company values and objectives. Ensure supervisors carry out activities to develop the KSAs (knowledge, skills, and abilities) of all associates. Interfaces -Coordinate with other departments/organizations to accomplish objectives. Support Quality Assurance, Production, and Materials Control to ensure operating targets are met.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English - 7 Years of Relevant Experience
- 5 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
- Work hours: Monday through Friday - 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Travel Requirements: 0 to 10%
- Relocation assistance: No
- Sponsorship available: No
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolve
- 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!
- Alcon provides 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
flex time, relocation assistance
Sep 05, 2024