Manager, Operational Excellence Full Time NEW

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 Manufacturing function, a team that designs, produces and delivers innovative eyecare products to more than 140 countries through operational excellence and efficiency.

The Manager, Operational Excellence (Professional Path), is primarily responsible for leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives to boost business performance by eliminating waste, enhancing customer satisfaction, and expanding market share using Lean and continuous improvement methodologies. Specifics include:

• Oversee the cross-functional process improvement program to enhance business performance
• Own and track annual objectives for the Continuous Improvement Program (CIP)
• Identify opportunities for Lean improvement events and participate in major events for cost reductions
• Select candidates for Green Belt and Black Belt training and mentor Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Green Belts through certification projects
• Work across organizational levels to create value and buy-in as the lead change driver
• Ensure adherence to GxP regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, and ensuring rigorous quality control
• Complete all required training and meet individual job requirements
• Contribute to the overall compliance of the organization and commit to continuous improvement

All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations .

Experience of working in a GCC set up and knowledge of GCC functions – Finance – P2P/O2C/R2R, HR, IT, SCM etc.

Must have knowledge of desktop automation, RPA, BI tools and AI agents

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