Manufacturing Supervisor
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Job overview
COHERENT is hiring a Manufacturing Supervisor. The Manufacturing Supervisor directs production activities to meet goals for quality, cost, and output. This role involves prioritizing production schedules, administering procedures, and facilitating training. The supervisor also makes budgetary recommendations and is responsible for selecting, evaluating, and developing personnel to ensure efficient and flexible production.
Key focus areas include 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, and Administer procedures and facilitate training.
Successful candidates bring Lift 10-20 Lbs Occasionally and Standing For Multiple Hours Per Day. Preferred (not required): Supervisory Skills, Coaching Skills, People Development Skills, and Cross Functional Problem Solving.
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Full job description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
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Direct the development and implementation of activities in production areas to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives
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Prioritize production schedules based on product build plan, equipment efficiency, and materials supply
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Administer procedures and facilitate training
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Make budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct labor
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Select, evaluate and develop personnel, to ensure efficient and flexible production
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Lead subordinates to complete assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies
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Follow established practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
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Monitor and manage daily day shift operations of multiple work areas
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Technical AS Degree, BS degree or equivalent preferred
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Supervisory, coaching and people development skills
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Ability to facilitate and influence cross functional problem solving and process improvement
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Ability to create, communicate, and hold subordinates accountable to expectations
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Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
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Microsoft Office Application skills suitable for data analysis and reporting
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Understanding of basic Lean Manufacturing concepts such as One-Piece Flow, 5S, TAKT
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Fact based problem solving, able to separate opinion from data
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Direct experience with Oracle ERP or equivalent preferred
Education and Experience
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Technical AS Degree, BS degree or equivalent preferred
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3 years of high technology manufacturing experience, supervision experience preferred
Key Skills
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Supervisory, coaching and people development skills
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Ability to facilitate and influence cross functional problem solving and process improvement
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Ability to create, communicate, and hold subordinates accountable to expectations
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Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
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Microsoft Office Application skills suitable for data analysis and reporting
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Understanding of basic Lean Manufacturing concepts such as One-Piece Flow, 5S, TAKT
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Fact based problem solving, able to separate opinion from data
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Direct experience with Oracle ERP or equivalent preferred
Evaluation Criteria
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Ability to evaluate individual performance and provide feedback necessary to improve performance, teamwork and accountability
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Successful experience selecting, hiring, and developing subordinates
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Demonstrated experience with performance management, providing real examples of positive performance feedback as well as constructive feedback
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Experience and skill providing formal performance review feedback to subordinates, including SMART goal management
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Successful experience facilitating team stand up meetings within a production environment
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Experience attending, contributing to, and facilitating peer level and above status meetings
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Effective business communication skills. Able to obtain complex data and summarize it into easy to understand, presentable information
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Effective identifying and implementing process changes as necessary to achieve targeted business objectives
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A constant learner that has a track record of expanding skills
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Fundamental understanding of Lean Manufacturing and 5S concepts
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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
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A person that is generally likable and has a high probability of success in the Coherent culture
Working Conditions
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.
Physical Requirements
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Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs. occasionally throughout the day
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Standing for multiple hours per day
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Sitting at workstation for multiple hours per day
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust
C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] .
ABOUT US
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!
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
Job Identification: 2012812
Degree Level: Associate Degree
Job Schedule: Full time
Pay Scale: $89,859 - $121,341 per year
LinkedIn: #LI-JF1
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