Team Lead Operator - Team A - II-VI AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and quality environment.
• Appropriate staffing to attain the daily production plan.
• Address daily challenges as they arise and remove roadblocks for the team members.
• Constant communication with team members and the supervisors.
• Manage continuous production through lunch and breaks.
• Monitor the productivity through out the shift and make necessary corrective action when deviation occur.
• Implement appropriate training and build an effective team.
• Communicate and coordinate with other leads for a seamless shift to shift transition.
• Be a working lead and make the team successful.

High School Diploma.

Must be able to work weekend hours. Overtime may be required.

• Participate in the hand off meeting with the previous shift team lead and understand priorities, tool status and work in progress for the operational continuity.
• Check attendance, late or absence and prepare assignments accordingly.
• Facilitate the beginning of the shift 5 minutes huddle to share the shift priorities and goals with all team members.
• Emphasis on safety and ensure members are wearing appropriate PPE.
• Ensure the shift start up goes smooth.
• Be part of the team and share team members duties.
• Check and monitor the status every 30 minutes and have constant communication with supervisor throughout the shift.
• Training all members with set up, adjustments, calibration etc.
• Develop a standard work and making sure everyone is following as documented.
• Must be certified on all machines or certified within 3 months of hire.
• Help with trouble shooting and resolving issues.
• Work closely with the maintenance tech, equipment engineers and process engineers.
• Escalate challenges and issues in a timely manner.
• Identify the weak areas and develop a plan to start cross training operators 6 hours a day.
• Keep a log of any outstanding over achievers, get with supervisor to recognize these operators.
• Use over achievers to help train.
• Monitor and coordinate employee breaks/lunch.
• Any personnel challenge arises do seek support from the supervisor.
• 5S the area and encourage members to keep the area clean and free of hazards.
• The team will follow a good leader, preach teamwork and department goals.
• Summarize and report out the shift status to supervisor.
• Participate in the hand off meeting with the next shift team lead and communicate the priorities, tool status and work in progress for the operational continuity.
• Experience with networked PC based computer system. (Excel, Email, and MRP).
• Must be technically inclined with mechanical skills.
• Experience with problem analysis and resolution and reporting and documentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures while offering suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Experience with 5S considered a plus, but not required.
• 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)
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, and competency

Working Conditions

• Good working conditions.
• Safety Glasses, Closed toe shoes and job specific PPE required.

• Lifting 20 lbs, Walking or standing for extended period.

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent 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:

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!

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 Summary: Lead a team towards manufacturing objectives and goals by accomplishing safety, quality and productivity through various manufacturing steps of semiconductor wafers.