Primary Duties & Responsibilities
1. Production Planning & Execution
- Oversee daily production activities across polishing greening coating and inspection processes to meet output targets.
- Develop production schedules in coordination with Supply Chain Engineering and Quality teams.
- Ensure optimal resource allocation (manpower materials and equipment) to meet deadlines.
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as yield cycle time OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and throughput.
2. Process & Quality Optimization
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and Kaizen principles.
- Work closely with Process Engineers to refine polishing coating and lens fabrication techniques for higher precision and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 ITAR and internal quality standards.
- Collaborate with Quality Control (QC) teams to address defect reduction first-pass yield improvement and corrective actions.
3. Equipment & Technology Management
- Ensure proper utilization and maintenance of CNC machines polishing equipment vacuum deposition (coating) systems interferometers CM100 and laser inspection tools.
- Work with the Equipment Engineering team to minimize machine downtime and improve reliability.
- Identify technology upgrades to enhance production capacity and product quality.
4. Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and mentor Production Supervisors Machine Operators and Technicians to enhance performance.
- Conduct training programs for operators on new manufacturing techniques safety procedures and quality standards.
- Foster a culture of accountability efficiency and teamwork.
- Ensure proper shift planning and workload balancing to optimize production efficiency.
5. Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all production activities comply with workplace safety environmental and regulatory standards.
- Enforce PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) policies safety audits and risk assessments.
- Drive a zero-incident work culture through regular safety training and process reviews.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in production management within an optical semiconductor or precision manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of optical fabrication vacuum coating polishing and metrology processes.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies.
- Proficiency in MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) ERP software and production planning tools.
- Excellent leadership problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in ZnSe or Silicon lens manufacturing.
- Knowledge of PLC-based automation and process control systems.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt).
Work Environment:
- Manufacturing floor and office-based role with hands-on oversight of production activities.
- Exposure to high-precision optical fabrication equipment vacuum chambers and metrology tools.
- Requires flexibility in work hours to accommodate production needs
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 Philippines 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 organization and contribute towards making Philippines a great place to work.