Manager, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering

Alcon

$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; high school plus 13 years; Associate's plus 9 years; Master's plus 2 years; PhD plus 1 year
  • Fluency in English, with strong reading and writing skills
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
  • At least 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience
  • Availability for onsite work at Houston, TX facility

Responsibilities

  • Establish and enforce project governance and stage-gate processes
  • Manage a portfolio of manufacturing engineering projects
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and execute projects
  • Oversee project planning, budgeting, and risk management
  • Implement project management tools and KPI tracking
  • Coach and develop project managers and teams
  • Manage 3rd party contractor relationships and contracts
  • Lead executive reporting and project portfolio reviews

Benefits

  • Robust health and life insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Flexible time off for salaried employees
  • Paid time off for hourly associates
  • Relocation assistance available
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 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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