Production Supervisor

Job Summary: The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing team to safely produce high-quality optical fiber products that meet customer quality delivery and cost objectives. This position provides direct leadership to production employees promotes continuous improvement and partners closely with Engineering Planning Quality Maintenance Supply Chain and EHS to achieve operational excellence.

The Production Supervisor is expected to foster a culture of accountability teamwork safety and continuous improvement while developing employees and driving operational performance.

Safety & Compliance

Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture with zero injuries as the goal.

Ensure compliance with OSHA environmental and company EHS policies and procedures.

Conduct regular safety meetings audits and incident investigations.

Ensure employees receive required training and maintain compliance with all operating procedures.

Production Operations

Direct and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet production schedules and customer commitments.

Monitor production performance and address issues impacting safety quality delivery or productivity.

Optimize staffing and labor utilization to maximize operational efficiency.

Ensure equipment is operating effectively and coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering to minimize downtime.

Support production scale-up activities and implementation of new manufacturing technologies.

Quality

Promote a Quality First culture throughout the operation.

Ensure compliance with manufacturing specifications work instructions and quality standards.

Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and continuous quality improvements.

Drive reduction of scrap rework and process variation.

Leadership

Supervise coach mentor and develop production employees.

Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.

Manage attendance scheduling overtime and staffing requirements.

Required

Bachelors engineering degree or equivalent manufacturing experience.

35 years of manufacturing leadership experience.

Experience supervising hourly employees in a production environment.

Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.

Ability to work flexible schedules as business needs require.

Preferred

Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing or a related field.

Experience in optical fiber photonics semiconductor medical device aerospace or other high-technology manufacturing.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.

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.