Manager, Quality Control Labs Position Available In Gwinnett, Georgia

Quality Control (QC) Manager 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. The Quality Control (QC) Manager is responsible for the overall operation and performance of the respective department which may include testing of raw, in-process, and packaging materials, final lens inspection, environmental monitoring, bioburden testing, lens inspection certification, instrument/method qualification and MDLIMS involved in the production of contact lenses. Participates in the departmental hiring process and performance evaluations. Supports career development, mentoring, and coaching of departmental employees.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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+1 yr)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience
• 3 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves!
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

Alcon Careers See your impact at alcon.com/careers

ATTENTION

Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker 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. At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide. If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker