Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
People Management (30%) - KPIs: Yield, Productivity/Efficiency
- Develop staff competency frameworks and training plans
- Conduct training, coaching, and OJT; qualify staff to ensure required capability levels
- Set performance objectives and conduct regular performance evaluations
- Communicate regularly on team performance, company policies, and requirements
- Establish and maintain SOPs, WIs, and other required documentation
Cost Saving (15%) - KPIs: Cost Reduction
- Lead and implement improvement projects for cost reduction and capability enhancement
- Develop and qualify alternative materials, tooling, consumables, and equipment
- Optimize processes to reduce cycle time and improve efficiency
Production Management (50%) - KPIs: Productivity, Yield, Customer Complaints, OTD, Labor Cost Rate
- Plan and allocate daily resources to meet OTD, yield, productivity, and labor cost targets
- Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams (ENG, PPM, PIC, QA) to resolve operational issues
- Ensure compliance with production standards, control plans, and Quality/EHS requirements
- Apply analytical troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve issues
- Lead or participate in problem-solving activities using 4M1E methodology
- Lead team training and qualification for new product transfers as required
- Contribute to departmental objective planning and execution
Production Support (5%)
- Support new product introduction (NPI) activities
- Drive 5S implementation and continuous workplace improvement
- Collaborate with other departments to implement company policies and achieve business goals
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science, preferably in Optics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in production management as a Supervisor, Team Lead, or equivalent role in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in LEAN manufacturing and 4M1E
- Strong planning and production scheduling skills
- Effective time management
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong work ethic
- Performance management (yield, productivity, quality, cost)
- Knowledge of manufacturing tools and equipment
- English communication required; Chinese is a plus
- People management skills are advantageous
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.
About Us
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.
