Manufacturing Manager - Coherent Corp.

Coherent Laser Systems and Measurement (LSM) designs and manufactures precision solid state lasers for scientific, medical, instrumentation and vision markets, as well as calibrated laser measurement systems for a wide variety of laser type and power applications. The business provides critical technology to thousands of global customers with a wide range of products specifically tailored to satisfy demanding customer requirements. LSM is located just minutes South of Portland, Oregon and enjoys spectacular Pacific Northwest weather and activity opportunities.

As the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for Coherent's Laser Systems and Measurement Business unit manufacturing and depot repair services at our Wilsonville, OR facility. This responsibility will include leading and managing multiple value streams in a high mix production environment. You will also lead and manage the customer returns service team along with the actual repairs work that is performed within the shared production value streams. You will represent all of manufacturing and depot repair within the business unit, interacting with extended senior management on at least a quarterly basis. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations for the business unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of direct reports of
• Maintain and improve our safe and secure working environment, including direct interaction with site Safety Committee and Laser Safety Committee
• Responsible for the overall production, quality and timely delivery of products and repairs within the scope of our Wilsonville factory (e.g. on time delivery, service turn around time, lead time expectations, cost targets)
• Manage plans and activities to increase manufacturing effectiveness through people, process, and equipment
• Collaborate with team, supervisors, and managers to establish strategic plans and objectives
• Regular interaction with other departments to ensure factory performance metrics
• Lead and support continuous improvement activities within Operations to improve the employee experience as well as increase effectiveness
• Lead and encourage training and development of direct reports as well as extended staff

• Leadership of personnel
• Management of processes and results
• Coaching and Listening
• Team Building techniques
• Formal Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing tools/techniques
• Capacity planning for headcount, equipment, and space budgeting/planning

• B.S. degree or equivalent in a related technical field (i.e. photonics, electronics, optics, physics, etc)
• 5 years of Manufacturing Management, or equivalent, experience in a high mix environment.
• Familiarity and experience participating in, contributing to, and leading Continuous Improvement activities utilizing techniques including formal problem solving, team building, Lean Manufacturing
• Formal communication and presentation skills. Strong ability to format data into concise, complete, and meaningful information and commitments
• Supervisory, coaching and people development experience
• Direct experience with Oracle ERP or equivalent.
• Ability to plan and track resource utilization for capacity planning

• job may involve sitting, standing, and walking around a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• manufacturing environment includes cleanroom work, and may involve working aroudn operating laser systems

• occasional ladder work and/or lifting of

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 9000, 9001, 14001 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.:

Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm - 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 talentacquisition@coherent.com .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!

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