Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations
- Manage daily production activities to meet output, quality, and delivery targets
- Optimize use of manpower, machines, materials, and capacity
- Plan production based on forecast and demand (ERP-driven)
- Drive cost control, productivity, and operational efficiency
Process Improvement & Engineering
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives (process, layout, automation)
- Troubleshoot production, process, and equipment issues
- Support equipment selection, upgrades, and capacity expansion
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to quality systems and customer requirements
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
- Maintain compliance with QMS, EHS, and internal standards
Leadership & Team Management
- Build, lead, and develop production team performance
- Drive workforce engagement, training, and capability development
- Ensure safe, compliant, and high-performance work environment
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other functions
- Support audits, customer visits, and improvement projects
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or related)
- 8+ years in manufacturing/production, including 3+ years in leadership
- Strong experience in process improvement, troubleshooting, and operations management
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma is an advantage
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
