Warehouse Coordinator

Job Description:Alcon is the world's leading eye care company with sales of $4.89 billion. The company's nearly 13,000 employees worldwide, work in 75 facilities around the world to research, develop, manufacture and sell our products in more than 180 countries. Alcon is the largest specialty eye care company in the world and leads the growing $14.5 billion market for eye care products. For nearly 60 years, Alcon has delivered strong and stable growth, and it is positioned to build on this record in the years to come. For consecutive nine years, Fortune magazine has selected Alcon as "One of the 100 Best Companies to Work For". Alcon's U.S. General Office is based at its 300-acre campus located in Fort Worth, Texas. PURPOSE OF POSITION: To utilize employees to fulfill the efficient movement of materials to manufacturing. Plan, direct, and coordinate warehouse activities. Train employees on Standard Operating Procedures, lift operation, warehouse technologies and equipment.EDUCATION:Required: High School DiplomaPreferred: Associate DegreeEXPERIENCE: Required: 6 years in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment with lead experience (if internal to Alcon, 2 years as a group lead). A through understanding of warehouse operations. Effective communication skills are necessary for interaction with employees and vendors. Demonstrated ability and leadership as a team player. Strong computer knowledge of all Microsoft Office products, i.e., Word, Excel and Outlook.Preferred: 2-4 years direct warehouse and leadership experience. A through understanding of warehouse operations. Effective communication skills are necessary for interaction with employees and vendors. Demonstrated ability and leadership as a team player. Strong computer knowledge of all Microsoft Office products, i.e., Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of Warehouse Management System, Inventory Management and Production Planning System.ALTERNATIVE COMBINATIONS:Bachelors Degree with leadership experience, strong computer skills with manufacturing and/or warehouse experience. DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1) Assign daily warehouse tasks.2) Manage spare parts and equipment repair issues.3) Provide continuous analysis of current/future utilization of warehouse space.4) Investigate system failures for corrective measures.5) Monitor activities for compliance, quality and safety.6) Evaluate temporaries and provide feedback to supervisor.7) Use skills to ensure the maximization of warehouse picking efficiencies in support of production goals.8) Coordinate activities to promote the smooth flow of materials into manufacturing.9) Direct employees to eliminate avoidable accidents, correct unsafe conditions and improve overall safety performance.10) Train and motivate front line employees through effective communication as well as hands on leadership.11) Perform general administrative duties as required (information reporting, monthly reporting, key warehouse performance indicators, etc.)12) Maintain housekeeping, safety and cGMP security standards.Our generous benefits package includes the Alcon 401(k) Plan which matches employee contributions up to 5% of eligible pay at the rate of $1.00 for each dollar contributed, and the Alcon Retirement Plan (ARP), a qualified plan in which Alcon contributes 7% of eligible pay to the accounts of all eligible employees. By combining the Company's contributions to the 401(k) and ARP, employees can receive up to 12% of eligible pay from Alcon towards retirement. Alcon also offers medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, an on-site fitness center and much more. Consider having all this in a fast paced environment within a stable world-class organization.Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to quality through diversity. M/F/D/V. Pre-employment drug testing.

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