DescriptionPrimary Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee all facets of Operations including Manufacturing Manufacturing Engineering Process Engineering Equipment Engineering and Maintenance and Operational Improvement. Ensure manufacturing processes and capabilities meet customer requirements industry regulations and internal standards.
- Strengthen and improve Engineering and Manufacturing functions through robust systems innovation and continuous improvement to Delight Customers Always
- Champion Operational Excellence Initiatives (Lean Six Sigma TPM etc.) to improve productivity efficiency quality responsiveness and cost-effectiveness.
- Lead the development and execution of the long-term strategic plan for Operations ensuring alignment with overall business goals and market demands.
- Identify and implement state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies to future-proof manufacturing capabilities.
- Partner with R&D Sales Supply Chain Advanced Engineering Lean-Digitalization and Quality to build a Centre of Excellence and ecosystem in Advanced Manufacturing Product Development Service and Support by improving KPI and Goals in Technical. Quality Responsiveness Delivery Cost EH&S (TQRDCE) and support to improve Design-for-Manufacture (DFM) and optimize go-to-market execution.
- Foster and strengthen a culture in ICARE (Integrity Collaboration Accountability Respect and Enthusiasm) Engagement (Care Share and Trust) and Pride in Belonging (Team Work-Life Harmony Grow) across department and company.
- Build and develop a high-performance Operations Leadership bench through coaching succession planning and professional development.
- Drive organizational capability and resilience by empowering team members and promoting leadership at all levels.
- Maintain rigorous adherence to Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) standards and regulatory requirements.
- Establish governance frameworks to ensure Quality Compliance and Risk Management in Manufacturing.
- Develop and manage budgets capital investments and operational forecasts to ensure resource optimization and cost control.
Education & Experience
- A bachelors degree in an engineering or science discipline along with significant experience in manufacturing engineering and operations is required. A Masters degree in a relevant field or an MBA is preferred.
- Strong understanding of modern Manufacturing Systems (ERP/MES) Lean Manufacturing and Culture Quality Systems and Zero-Defect knowledge Industry 4.0 Automation and Digitalization trends.
- Strategic thinking in Operations and Performance Management with a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrated Excellence in developing talent building strategic capabilities and leading high-performing teams.
- Exceptional communicator able to influence at all levels and across geographies.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Thinking & Vision
- Operational Discipline
- Change Leadership
- Talent People & Team Development
- Problem Solving & Decision-Making
- Business & Financial Acumen
Working Conditions
- This role is 100% on-site
CultureCommitment
Ensure adherence to companys 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.
Coherent Singapore Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organisation and contribute towards making Singapore a great place to work.
Required Experience:
Director