Sr. Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and scale Manufacturing Operations with full accountability for delivering orders of magnitude increase in production volume on aggressive timelines.
• Drive cross-functional execution across Engineering Quality and Supply Chain to remove barriers and ensure aligned on-target ramp.
• Transform existing processes into standardized controlled and repeatable high-volume manufacturing systems.
• Build and enforce disciplined operating systems (KPIs daily management escalation) to ensure execution speed and accountability.
• Own yield throughput and cycle time performance by driving rapid problem-solving and eliminating process variability.
• Build a team to execute on standardized production practices at scale.
• Lead develop and hold accountable a high-performing operations team capable of executing under speed and pressure.
• Deliver manufacturing ramp milestones on time ensuring readiness of processes materials equipment and teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong execution mindset with the ability to drive results quickly in complex fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership capability to align and mobilize cross-functional teams toward aggressive operational goals.
• Deep understanding of process industrialization principles and high-volume manufacturing systems.
• Ability to translate data into action using metrics to prioritize escalate and drive decisions.
• High ownership and accountability with a bias for action and problem resolution.
• Effective communicator who can set clear expectations challenge teams and drive alignment at all levels.

Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Business Manager or related field required
• 12 years of experience in manufacturing operations or process engineering in high-tech or precision industries.
• Demonstrated success scaling production from low-volume to high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex operational initiatives under tight timelines.
• Experience in process-driven environments (e.g. semiconductors photonics medical devices advanced manufacturing).
• Prior leadership experience managing operations and/or engineering teams.
• M.S. degree in Business Management or related preferred.

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 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

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.