Line Coordinator (Monday – Thursday, 4:15 PM CST to 2:45 AM CST)
Alcon
Summary
The Line Coordinator is primarily responsible for assisting with production activities, developing schedules, allocating resources, and ensuring a safe work environment.
Job description
Specifics include:
- Assist with production activities, including assembly, material processing, packaging, and quality inspections, to meet schedules and specifications.
- Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, and other departments to develop production schedules and allocate labor and capital resources.
- Supervise work areas and key metrics (e.g., DBH, WIP, OEE, outputs) for performance tracking, reporting, and issue escalation.
- Lead or participate in quality investigations and continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and Six Sigma efforts.
- Support daily equipment maintenance, planned PMOs, downtime recovery, and troubleshoot production or quality issues as needed.
- Ensure compliance with GxP regulations and SOPs by maintaining accurate documentation and completing required training.
- Act as the first point of contact on the floor for manufacturing-related issues (technical, operational, or quality), providing immediate corrections and raising concerns when vital.
- Provide on-the-floor leadership, mentor, and training to production technicians; supervise job rotations, performance, and adherence to procedures.
- Facilitate shift handoffs with consistent communication and ensure readiness for next shift through area walkthroughs and board updates.
- Handle and support prioritization per supervisor direction and production plan; supervise equipment downtime and issue protocols.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and audit-ready work environment by maintaining housekeeping standards and participating in daily safety reviews.
- Track and report key performance indicators and initiate deviations or corrective actions where non-compliance or trends are identified.
- Encourage a positive work culture, foster team collaboration, and lead by example through proactive behavior and effective problem-solving.
- Support training oversight, including cross-training, up-to-date compliance records, and onboarding for new processes or equipment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- 3 Years of Relevant Experience
- Work Hours: Monday – Thursday: 4:15 PM CST to 2:45 AM CST
- Location: Onsite
- Travel Requirements: 0 – 10%
- Relocation Assistance: None
- Sponsorship Available: No
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
Company overview
Alcon Inc. is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. Founded in 1945 as a small pharmacy in Fort Worth, Texas, the company has grown into the world's largest eye care device company with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. As a Swiss-American multinational corporation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with major operations in Fort Worth, Texas, Alcon operates in 60 countries and serves patients in over 140 countries. The company's Surgical segment focuses on ophthalmic products for cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, refractive laser surgery, and glaucoma surgery, including implantables, consumables, and surgical equipment. The Vision Care segment comprises daily disposable, reusable, and color-enhancing contact lenses, along with a comprehensive portfolio of ocular health products for dry eye, contact lens care, and ocular allergies. With over 75 years of heritage, Alcon has a long history of industry firsts and makes substantial annual investments in research and development to meet evolving customer needs and advance patient care. The company became an independent publicly-traded entity in 2019 after spinning off from Novartis.