Critical Utilities Maintenance Supervisor

Alcon

$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+16yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
  • Fluent in English (reading, writing, understanding, and communication)
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
  • At least 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience
  • Ability to manage a team effectively

Responsibilities

  • Oversee team members to complete maintenance tasks efficiently and as per protocols
  • Plan and coordinate maintenance engineering work, including engineering reviews
  • Liaise with production staff for repairs and safety inspections
  • Participate in the installation and commissioning of new equipment
  • Develop and manage maintenance schedules focusing on preventive maintenance
  • Lead projects ensuring they meet scope, schedule, and safety targets
  • Ensure all activities comply with Good Practice (GxP) regulations

Benefits

  • Robust health and life insurance package
  • Retirement plan contributions
  • Flexible time off for exempt associates
  • Paid time off for hourly associates
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
Full Job Description
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 Critical Utilities Maintenance Supervisor is primarily responsible for leading a team in planning, designing, and implementing maintenance programs for facilities and equipment. You will coordinate maintenance work, review engineering specifications, and participate in equipment installation. Strong supervisory skills, communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail are essential

Specifics Include:
  • Oversee team members to ensure efficient task completion and adherence to processes in maintenance programs
  • Plan and coordinate maintenance engineering work, including reviewing mechanical and electrical engineering specifications
  • Perform engineering reviews of proposed new equipment designs for reliability and maintenance
  • Liaise with production staff to coordinate repair work, safety inspections, and equipment supply with schedules
  • Participate in the installation and commissioning of new equipment
  • Foster a culture of excellence by leading performance management, driving talent development, and enhancing employee engagement and recognition
  • Make day-to-day decisions affecting team members, managing task assignments and workflow
  • Ensure adherence to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining accurate documentation
  • Contribute to overall compliance and continuous improvement of the organization
  • Lead project execution, ensuring scope, schedule, resources, and deliverables are completed safely and on time.
  • Plan and coordinate site shutdown activities, aligning maintenance scope, contractor support, and production requirements.
  • Develop and manage FSM schedules, balancing preventive maintenance, compliance requirements, and operational priorities.


What You'll Bring to Alcon
  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+16yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
  • The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
  • 2 Years of Relevant Experience
  • 1 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
  • Work Schedule: 1st Shift 7:00am-4:00pm (Monday - Friday)
  • Work Location: Onsite - Fort Worth, TX (North Mfg.)
  • Travel Requirements: 10%
  • Relocation Assistance/Sponsorship: None


Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience
  • Proven leadership in maintenance or operations
  • Strong technical knowledge of equipment and systems
  • Experience managing work planning, priorities, and teams
  • Working knowledge of GxP, safety, and compliance


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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