Production Supervisor Team C

Coherent•Starkville, MS

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads manufacturing operations and achieves results through others in a high-end electronics manufacturing environment. The role requires strong people leadership, problem analysis and resolution, continuous improvement, planning, goal setting, work evaluation, and employee feedback. The supervisor works across the management team, including Senior Management, Engineering, other Supervisors, Maintenance, and Facilities, and supports employee development and training. The position is on Team C, with a shift from 6 PM to 6 AM. The supervisor must be able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, maintain accurate documentation, and work effectively with a multicultural, global team. Depending on location, the role may also be responsible for maintaining applicable quality and environmental management system standards. Employees must follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. EHS standards, and the role requires adherence to the company's ICARE values. Due to export-control requirements, the position must be filled by a U.S. person or by a person for whom a valid export-control exception has been obtained or is not required. The posting specifies eligibility as a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Requirements

Technical associate degree or bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
Five years minimum of supervisory experience.
Two to five years of manufacturing experience in high-end electronics manufacturing or a relevant industry.
Experience with one or more continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, or Just-in-time.
Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others.
Experience with problem analysis and resolution at the functional level.
Proven track record of continuous improvement.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to present information clearly and concisely.
Strong problem-solving skills and intuitive thinking.
Able to work effectively across the management team and with employees in a multicultural, global team environment.
Able to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate self-direction.
Able to maintain detailed and accurate documentation.
Able to handle multiple priorities and issues in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends when required.
Must meet the stated U.S.-person/export-control eligibility requirements.
Must follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. EHS standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience manufacturing highly engineered materials, electronic components, or in semiconductor manufacturing.
Background in precision cutting, grinding, or polishing.
Experience in device- or system-level testing.
Experience with precision measuring instruments such as optical microscopes, profile-meters, and interferometers.
Advanced computer skills, such as use of pivot tables in Excel.
Experience with Total Quality/Business Excellence and business process management.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing employees and achieve results through others.
Analyze and resolve problems at the functional level.
Drive continuous improvement and support Total Quality/Business Excellence and business process management.
Develop plans, set goals, evaluate work accomplishments, and provide effective feedback.
Work effectively with Senior Management, Engineering, other Supervisors, Maintenance, and Facilities.
Develop and train new employees.
Maintain detailed and accurate documentation in the proper format.
Follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. EHS standards.
Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or other quality and environmental management system standards.
Adhere to the company's ICARE values.