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This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes.
The Manager, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering, is primarily responsible for leading a team to manage the strategy and project portfolio for the engineering team. You will ensure compliance with regulations and foster a culture of excellence through performance management and employee engagement at our Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX. Specifics include:
Establish and enforce project governance, stage-gate processes, and project management standards.
Manage a portfolio of manufacturing engineering projects (capex, automation, tooling, NPI, continuous improvement) directly and through direct reports.
Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and finance to prioritize and execute projects.
Oversee project planning, resourcing, budgeting, risk management, and reporting.
Implement and maintain project management tools, dashboards, and KPI tracking (schedule, cost, scope, ROI).
Coach and develop project managers and cross-functional teams.
Identify 3rd party contractors, manage their contracts, and ensure partnerships are right-sized.
Lead portfolio reviews and executive reporting with clear visibility to risks and milestones.
Drive continuous improvement in PMO processes and project delivery performance.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+1 yr)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
5 Years of relevant experience
3 Years of demonstrated leadership
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Location: Onsite
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Sponsorship Available: NO
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!
Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off for hourly associates and much more!
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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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