Manufacturing Supervisor

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Direct the development and implementation of activities in production areas to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
Prioritize production schedules based on product build plan, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
Administer procedures and facilitate training.
Select, evaluate and develop personnel, to ensure efficient and flexible production.
Lead subordinates to complete assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies.
Follow established practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
Monitor and manage daily day shift operations of multiple work areas.

Education And Experience

• Technical AS Degree, BS degree or equivalent preferred
  3 years of high technology manufacturing experience, supervision experience preferred

Key Skills

• Supervisory, coaching and people development skills
  Ability to facilitate and influence cross functional problem solving and process improvement
  Ability to create, communicate, and hold subordinates accountable to expectations
  Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
  Microsoft Office Application skills suitable for data analysis and reporting
  Understanding of basic Lean Manufacturing concepts such as One-Piece Flow, 5S, TAKT
  Fact based problem solving, able to separate opinion from data
  Direct experience with Oracle ERP or equivalent preferred

Evaluation Criteria

• Ability to evaluate individual performance and provide feedback necessary to improve performance, teamwork and accountability
  Successful experience selecting, hiring, and developing subordinates
  Demonstrated experience with performance management, providing real examples of positive performance feedback as well as constructive feedback
  Experience and skill providing formal performance review feedback to subordinates, including SMART goal management
  Successful experience facilitating team stand up meetings within a production environment
  Experience attending, contributing to, and facilitating peer level and above status meetings
  Effective business communication skills. Able to obtain complex data and summarize it into easy to understand, presentable information
  Able to identify and implement process changes as necessary to achieve targeted business objectives
  A constant learner that has a track record of expanding skills

Culture Commitment

• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
  Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
  Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
  Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
  Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs. occasionally throughout the day
  Sitting at workstation for multiple hours per day
  Standing for multiple hours per day

Safety Requirements

• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality And Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

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!