Manufacturing Supervisor

Coherent Corp.•Wilsonville, OR

49d•$89,859 - $121,341•Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

Technical AS Degree, BS degree or equivalent preferred
3 years of high technology manufacturing experience, supervision experience preferred
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
Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs. occasionally throughout the day
Standing for multiple hours per day
Sitting at workstation for multiple hours per day
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Nice To Haves

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
Effective identifying and implementing process changes as necessary to achieve targeted business objectives
A constant learner that has a track record of expanding skills
Fundamental understanding of Lean Manufacturing and 5S concepts
Able to lead improvement in manufacturing areas. Knowledge of and experience with lean tools including one-piece flow, value stream maps, red tag, visual pull kanban
A person that is generally likable and has a high probability of success in the Coherent culture

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
Make budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct labor
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
Oversee daily operations within a Class 10,000 cleanroom environment, ensuring Technicians and Assemblers adhere strictly to gowning protocols, contamination control procedures, laser safety, and general safety regulations while maintaining high production quality standards.
Monitors and manages workforce activities in a controlled environment that requires extended periods of standing, attention to detail, and the use of specialized equipment, while maintaining compliance with environmental and ergonomic guidelines.