Manager, Quality Control Labs

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 Manager, Quality Control Lab supporting the Analytical Lab Team in Johns Creek, GA a typical day will include:

• Responsible for in-process and final product quality analyses/inspection in compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.

• Interprets and evaluates the analyses in terms of accuracy and precision compared against established specifications.

• Identifies on-going quality issues, prevents potential production issues, and makes suggestions for improvement.

• Uses various measuring devices, testing equipment, predetermined methods, operations, setups and prescribed specifications to accept or reject products.

• May work from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists.

• Provides work direction and supervision for direct reports to ensure testing, projects, investigations, etc. are completed on time and accurately to ensure lab/site goals/targets are met.

• Leads/supports continuous improvement initiatives related to compliance/quality requirements, introduction of new products/processes, technical requirements, and efficiency (Lean, Lab Excellence, etc.) of the laboratory.

• Manages departmental inventories (i.e. equipment, standards, chemicals, etc.).

• Routinely provides metrics reporting data for various compliance forums and internal/external customers.

• Ensures department safety requirements are met, including proper storage of chemicals/standards, equipment/facility is in good repair (with regard to safety requirements), employee concerns are addressed, and awareness of hazards is communicated and follow through.

• Oversees departmental training not only for self but also for existing employees and new hires. This includes generation/review/approval of training plans per position, hands-on new hire training for new/existing employees, monitoring of the training database for departmental compliance, development of new training modules as identified, and retraining as needed.

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+0 yrs)

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

• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

• Worksite location: Onsite

• Travel: No travel

• Relocation: No

• Sponsorship Assistance: No

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves

• 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 a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off 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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.