Senior Director of Operations – Easton

Position Summary
The Senior Director of Operations Easton PA provides senior leadership for the Easton Garnet manufacturing operation with primary accountability for the successful execution of the Easton expansion operational readiness and production ramp. The role is responsible for building a safe stable scalable and high-performing manufacturing organization that can meet current and future business requirements.

The position reports to the Senior Director Garnet Operations and works closely with Engineering R&D Quality Supply Chain Finance Human Resources Facilities EHS and other functions to align expansion staffing equipment process qualification and manufacturing execution.

Key Responsibilities Easton Operations Leadership

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for manufacturing operations at Easton.

• Own operational performance across safety quality delivery cost productivity yield capacity and schedule attainment.

• Establish clear priorities operating metrics management systems and accountability throughout the organization.

• Ensure the operation has the people equipment materials processes infrastructure and technical support required to meet production objectives.

Expansion & Manufacturing Ramp

• Provide senior operations leadership for the Easton Garnet expansion and manufacturing ramp.

• Ensure facility equipment staffing training qualification and production-readiness activities remain aligned with business requirements.

• Identify and escalate significant operational schedule resource or technical risks and drive timely resolution.

Organizational Development

• Build and develop the Easton manufacturing organization required for current production and future growth.

• Establish clear leadership accountability across managers supervisors leads technicians and operators.

Manufacturing Performance & Improvement

• Drive improvements in throughput yield cycle time equipment utilization labor productivity and manufacturing cost.

• Lead corrective actions and recovery plans when performance does not meet business expectations.

• Establish disciplined daily management and structured problem solving to improve operational stability and performance.

Quality Customer & EHS

• Maintain strong manufacturing discipline and partnership with Quality and Engineering to improve process capability and product consistency.

• Maintain senior leadership accountability for EHS performance and ensure operations comply with Coherent requirements and applicable regulations.

Capital Equipment & Facility Readiness

• Provide senior operations input to equipment infrastructure facility and manufacturing-layout decisions.

• Partner with Engineering and Facilities to ensure investments support manufacturing requirements maintainability safety and future capacity.

Cross-Functional & Executive Leadership

• Serve as the senior operations interface for key cross-functional partners and maintain alignment with Garnet business priorities.

• Provide clear executive-level communication on performance risks capacity resource requirements and major decisions.

• Execute the manufacturing strategy capacity objectives and operational priorities established by the Senior Director Garnet Operations.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Manufacturing Materials Science or a related technical discipline.

• Typically 15 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  Typically requires 7 years diversified leadership planning communication organization and people motivation skill (or equivalent experience
• Significant progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations engineering or a related technical organization.

• Experience leading manufacturing expansions production ramps equipment installation technology transfer or facility startup.

• Experience leading multi-site manufacturing organizations or transitioning new technologies into volume production.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations capacity planning quality systems cost management capital execution and continuous improvement.

• Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing operating budgets and capital investments.

• Strong analytical problem-solving decision-making and executive communication skills.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Engineering Operations Business Administration or a related field.

• Experience in crystal growth optical materials semiconductor materials photonics epitaxy or advanced-material manufacturing.

Measures of Success

• Successful execution of Easton expansion milestones and manufacturing-readiness objectives.

• Achievement of planned production capacity quality safety delivery cost and productivity objectives.

• Development of a strong Easton leadership organization with the capability to manage routine operations effectively.

• Successful installation qualification and production release of manufacturing equipment.

• Effective development training and retention of the manufacturing workforce.

• Visible improvement in operational stability yield productivity and manufacturing cost.

Working Conditions

• Office Environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at computer

ITAR/EAR and Other Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident or protected individual).
• Compliance with all applicable export control regulations.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed proper training work instructions required PPE is available and will monitor compliance.

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