Operations Supervisor

Coherent Corp.Fremont, CA
$63,250 - $103,563Onsite

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

  • Minimum 3 yrs. experience as a supervisor or line manager in production/manufacturing setting.
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) e.g., CAMSTAR and Product Data Management (PDM) systems e.g., Agile.
  • Experience with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge and experience working in ISO 9K/14K environment. Auditor and auditee in area of responsibility.
  • Ability to be trained and certified by company to be part of the ERT (Emergency Response Team).
  • Prior experience in wafer fabrication, assembly, and/or testing of semiconductors, optoelectronics, or electronics.
  • Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English required.

Nice To Haves

  • AS/BS preferred.
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible working shifts.
  • Be able to spend most of the time inside the clean room
  • Good at working with small parts
  • Experience with semi-automated and automated processing tools
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Experience in wafer level or die level handling
  • Meticulous and thorough; diligent with data entry and follow workflow
  • Integrity and self-motivation
  • Ability to work in fast paced team
  • Knowledge of Machining, construction, and electrical useful
  • Ability to understand concepts of manufacturing (lean mfg., line-balancing, 6S, kaizen, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Directly responsible for production output of the shift from the fab and making sure the planned targets are achieved.
  • Manage the technician/operator resources and allocation to ensure production targets are achieved.
  • Work with the production planning team on making sure material is flowing through the factory.
  • Responsible for cross-training of the technicians and making sure all the critical areas are covered during PTOs and absentees.
  • Recruit, screen, hire, train, retain, discipline direct labor, Timecards, PTO, reviews, performance improvements, cultivate team leads.
  • Maintain shift discipline by managing break timings, PTO planning, late arrivals, and unannounced absences in alignment with company policies and production coverage needs.
  • Manage and ensure accuracy of timecards. Plan and schedule for OT when necessary.
  • Coordinate material, equipment, facilities, and labor to achieve production targets. Manage constraints.
  • Report on shift’s output. Participate and conduct pass down meetings.
  • Maintain the training records for the technicians and be able to participate and answer questions in the yearly audits.
  • Work collaboratively with Process Engineering, R&D, Quality, Planning, Facilities, and Equipment Maintenance to achieve output targets. Provide input and feedback for improvement.

Benefits

  • competitive compensation program
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