Manufacturing Supervisor

Coherent

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor will manage Telecom filter production operations to meet customer and site requirements. This role involves monitoring production lines to ensure proper documentation and procedures are followed, maintaining on-time delivery metrics, and achieving product return level targets. The supervisor will coordinate with lead personnel to ensure staffing, materials, and equipment are in place for daily production needs, and collaborate with other supervisors and leads to optimize resource sharing. A key aspect of this role is to ensure all Multistage lines (Transfer, Test, Tune, and Shipping) work together cohesively to achieve department goals and minimize costs. The supervisor will continuously identify opportunities for process improvements to reduce operating costs or enhance efficiency, with a focus on processes affecting yields. A high standard for quality and a safe work environment is paramount. This role also supports the implementation of new equipment or software, works with the Quality Administrator to create work instructions and training matrices, and manages physical and electronic Work-In-Progress (WIP) and inventory. Collaboration with the planning group to confirm raw material availability and training of existing/new employees to optimize team capability and capacity are also essential functions. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring their team is staffed, motivated, inspired, engaged, and empowered to deliver high and sustainable performance, ensuring the right people are in the right jobs through effective interview and selection techniques. Fostering a learning environment, ensuring teams are trained and developed, and setting meaningful stretch goals with ongoing feedback for development are critical. Effective two-way communication, adherence to EH&S policies, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and ensuring compliance with Coherent and local HR policies are also key responsibilities. The role requires accuracy in all department information systems, records, reports, and metrics, and adherence to company policies regarding safety, environmental, and ergonomic requirements, as well as Technology Control Plan, IP protection, and Export Compliance. The supervisor is responsible for maintaining a quality work environment and serving as a role model for Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction, and Business Results, upholding high standards of ethics, professionalism, leadership, competency, and quality.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing company with 2-5 years in a supervisory role
Experience developing and sustaining High-Performance Work Groups
Experience in thin film coatings preferred
Knowledge of automation, machining and other manufacturing processes
Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus
Experience with problem analysis and resolution at the functional level
Proven track record of continuous improvement
Experienced with ISO Quality and business process management
Experience in Manufacturing Execution System (MES) strongly preferred
Mechanically and analytically inclined.
Proficient computer skills, experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, Email, internet access.
Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others
Able to develop plans, set goals, to evaluate work accomplishments and provide effective feedback.
Flexible and adaptable to handle employee and technical issues.
Ability to detect and troubleshoot technical issues.
Hands on approach to leadership and problem resolution.
Ability to be able to handle multiple priorities and complex problems under time constraints.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven ability to lead and motivate people.
Ability to deal effectively with differences of opinion, to influence, to draw ideas from others, and to negotiate and mediate.
Ability to anticipate and handle multiple priorities and complex issues involving external and internal priorities.
ISO and Total Quality management experience.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and issues in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to work with employees and customers in a multi-cultural, global team environment.
Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership and competency.
Demonstrates and promotes the Coherent Worldwide values: Customer First; Honesty and Integrity, Open Communications, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement and Learning; Manage by the “Facts”; A Safe, Clean and Orderly Workplace.
All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards.
Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently.
They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in thin film coatings
Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus
Experience in Manufacturing Execution System (MES) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Manage Telecom filter production operations to meet customer / site requirements.
Monitor the line to ensure proper documentation is used, and all procedures are being followed.
Maintain minimum requirements for On-time to Promise Date and On-time to Customer Request (POD / CRD) consistent with site targets.
Achieve product return level consistent with site targets.
Reviews daily production requirements and coordinates with lead personnel to assure staffing, material and equipment are in place to meet the daily requirements.
Together with supervisors / leads, coordinates resource sharing.
Ensure all Multistage lines (Transfer, Test, Tune and Shipping areas) work together cohesively to achieve department goals and lowest possible cost.
Continuously monitor lines to identify any areas for process improvements that will reduce operating costs or improve efficiency.
Support implementation of new equipment or software (jointly with ACC staff).
Works with Quality Administrator to create work instructions for new and existing processes and to create a training matrix for the area.
Manage and maintain all physical and electronic WIP / Inventory.
Along with the planning group, determine / confirm availability of raw materials.
Train existing / new employees to optimize team capability and capacity.
Ensure your team is staffed, motivated, inspired, engaged and empowered to deliver a high and sustainable level of performance.
Ensure you have the right people in the right jobs, by consistently using proper interview and selection techniques and methodologies throughout your organization.
Ensure a learning environment is in place, and your team is trained and developed to consistently achieve your organization’s expectations in both the short and long term.
Ensure the annual goals are fully operating with meaningful stretch goals for all employees in your organization, that feedback is on-going and focused on development and done with 100% On Time Delivery.
Ensure a free flow of two-way information for your organization to work effectively and communication channels are active and open.
Ensure an accident-free environment by following all EH&S policies and procedures, maintain a clean, safe and orderly environment and openly endorsing and creating an attitude that all accidents are preventable within your sphere of influence.
Ensure that Coherent and local HR policies and procedures are understood and complied with in your area.
All department information systems, records, reports and metrics are accurate and generated on time.
Company policy is followed regarding all safety, environmental and ergonomic requirements.
Company Technology Control Plan, IP protection and Export Compliance requirements are understood and properly followed.
Relevant IT and Quality procedures are understood and properly executed.
Responsible for maintaining a quality work environment.
Role model for Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction and Business Results.
A high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, competency, and quality is established and maintained.
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.: 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.