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Alcon
Associate, Production Planning
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What they do
A Production Worker performs a variety of duties in a factory. Operates machinery, manages distribution and provides quality control inspection.
$38,908 / year median in West Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us? This role is part of Alcon's Supply Chain function, a team that manages the logistics, inventory management, and supply chain analytics for Alcon's industry leading products to ensure products are delivered efficiently and effectively so that people can see brilliantly. The Associate, Production Planning (Para-Professional & Support Path), is primarily responsible for maintaining material schedules to support production control, compiling material records, and facilitating material flow between departments. You will identify shortages and may initiate corrective actions, following established procedures. In this role, a typical day will include: Maintain schedules for material requirements and availability to support production control Compile records on the quantity, cost, and type of material received, shipped, in stock, or in production Support the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments according to production and shipping schedules Determine possible and actual shortages and initiate corrective actions as needed Follow established procedures with limited decision-making authority Adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining accurate and complete documentation to ensure rigorous quality control Complete all required training and meet individual job requirements while contributing to the overall compliance of the organization Commit to continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements