Production Supervisor

Coherent Corp.•Newark, DE

42d•$64,240 - $105,160•Onsite

About The Position

Supervise the day to day production activities and communicate production priorities to operators and technicians. Ensure personnel are punctual and maintain attendance & timekeeping records. Make weekly payroll entries (UKG timekeeping system). Enforce company policies and fairly apply existing labor contract to all matters of discipline or attendance. Ensure personnel maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment. Communicate equipment, safety, process related issues to the appropriate staff as required. Review thermal processing equipment to ensure critical process parameters are met. Read, comprehend all relevant work instructions to ensure personnel are accomplishing production processes to established standards. Perform Skills audits to make sure training is accurate and successful. Perform 6S, process, training audits as required. This is a full-time position that alternates weekly between 3x12 (Friday - Sunday, 6 am - 6 pm) and 4x12 (Thursday - Sunday, 6 am - 6 pm) schedules. Initial training (first 1-3 months) takes place on 1st shift (Monday - Friday, 6 am - 2:30 pm). 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

Associates Degree in technical field, B.A./B.S. preferred. Relevant experience can be considered as substitute for degree.
Minimum 5 yr. experience supervising employees.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
Exhibits sound judgment in choosing among multiple priorities
Understanding of safe work environments
Works well with employees at all levels
Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and obtain results through others
Supervision: including employee hiring and retention, performance review, coaching, counseling and corrective action
Quality orientation and high attention to detail
Problem analysis and resolution
Understanding of inventory management experience with ERP and MES systems
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong team player
Ability to understand, assimilate and react to new processes and changes
Ability to handle multiple priorities and issues in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Ability to work with employees in a multi-cultural, global team environment
Able to execute plans, motivate and engage the workforce, evaluate work accomplishments and provide effective feedback
Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Responsibilities

Supervise and measure day-to-day production activities with focus on safety, quality, delivery and cost.
Communicate production priorities to operators and technicians.
Ensure personnel are punctual and maintain attendance & timekeeping records.
Make weekly payroll entries (Kronos timekeeping system).
Enforce company policies and fairly apply existing labor contracts to all matters of discipline or attendance.
Ensure personnel maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
Communicate equipment, safety, process related issues to the appropriate staff as required.
Review thermal processing equipment to ensure critical process parameters are met.
Read, comprehend all relevant work instructions to ensure personnel are accomplishing production processes to established standards.
Perform Skills Audits to make sure training is accurate and successful.
Perform 6S, process, training audits as required.
Responsible for production staff and workflow.
Lead and manage 12-20 hourly employees in multiple departments