Manager I, Repair & Maintenance Engineering

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This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes.Manager I, Repair & Maintenance Engineering (Management Path), is primarily responsible for leading a team of engineers to plan, design, and implement maintenance programs for facilities and equipment. You will drive productivity, coordinate maintenance work, review engineering specifications, and participate in equipment installation.

Managing team with strong equipment engineering, project management, automation, reliability improvement, and cross-functional leadership skills to lead new projects and machine transfers without being involved in daily breakdown support.

Specifics Include:

• Lead a team of repair and maintenance engineers to optimize facility and equipment availability and productivity
• Plan and coordinate maintenance engineering work, including reviewing mechanical and electrical engineering specifications
• Perform engineering reviews of proposed new equipment designs for reliability, ease of maintenance, and availability of replacement parts
• Liaise with production staff to coordinate repair work, statutory safety inspections, and the supply of new plant and equipment with production schedules
• Participate in the installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Foster a culture of excellence through performance management, talent development, ensuring positive employee relations, and enhancing employee engagement and recognition
• Make operational decisions to ensure team productivity and alignment with departmental objectives
• Ensure adherence to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing required training
• Contribute to organizational compliance and continuous improvement effortsAll 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​.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a managerial role, within Repair & Maintenance Engineering.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

• Proven experience in people management and team leadership.

• Good English communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Strong background in continuous improvement initiatives, technical problem-solving, and documentation management.

• Experience in handling new projects, including project implementation and execution.

• Background experience in Electronic manufacturing, assembly, or other industries with extensive machine automation environments.

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