Manufacturing Associate II (Day Shift)

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate ambitiously, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your dedication 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, hardworking people to join Alcon! As a Manufacturing Associate II at our manufacturing site, you will be trusted with operating and maintaining highly automated equipment for manufacturing contact lenses in Johns Creek, GA.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Working with cross-functional teams to coordinate repair and improvement activities during unplanned downtime

• Balancing the workload of associates and interacting with production equipment

• Working with equipment and machinery such as setting up, adjusting, examining, and operating machines

• Troubleshooting and conducting maintenance on equipment to include preventative maintenance and basic (low voltage) electrical/mechanical repairs

• Actively participating in high-performance manufacturing teams to address day-to-day technical process issues focusing on improving the technical proficiency of all members of the team

• Evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting data to make effective decisions using the standard work format

• Supervising equipment for safe performance and addressing any unsafe acts or conditions on time while performing with the team and advising operations to the area of responsibility

• Verifying downtime entries in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to ensure accuracy and accurate documentation

• Conducting thorough verification of lot changes to maintain consistency and traceability in production

• Being responsible for SPC verification and managing sample pulls to ensure compliance with quality standards

• Participating in and facilitating meetings and crossovers to ensure effective communication and coordination across teams

• Tracking and supervising weekly activities to ensure alignment with production plans and objectives

• Supervising Genie and heat map actions to identify and address potential issues promptly

• Preparing and reporting on Critical Performance Metrics (CPM) to supervise and improve operational performance

• Raising resource issues related to underperformance to ensure timely resolution and maintain productivity

• Must be able to work in a team environment, ensuring the vital quality decisions required to produce the highest quality product within a targeted cost, and be able to articulate issues to leadership or Electro-Mechanics

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• Work hours: 36 - 48 hours per week (12-hour rotating day shift: 2 days on, 2 days off, and every other weekend)

• Relocation & Sponsorship Not Available

HOW TO THRIVE AT ALCON:

• 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, and much more!

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.