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Production Supervisor

$64.24k - $105.16k

Coherent Inc

Job Summary : Supervise the day to day production activities and communicate production priorities to operators and technicians. Ensure personnel are punctual and maintain attendance & timekeeping records. Make weekly payroll entries (UKG timekeeping system). Enforce company policies and fairly apply existing labor contract to all matters of discipline or attendance. Ensure personnel maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment. Communicate equipment, safety, process related issues to the appropriate staff as required. Review thermal processing equipment to ensure critical process parameters are met. Read, comprehend all relevant work instructions to ensure personnel are accomplishing production processes to established standards. Perform Skills audits to make sure training is accurate and successful. Perform 6S, process, training audits as required.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

This is a full-time position that alternates weekly between 3x12 (Friday - Sunday, 6 am - 6 pm) and 4x12 (Thursday - Sunday, 6 am - 6 pm) schedules. Initial training (first 1-3 months) takes place on 1st shift (Monday - Friday, 6 am - 2:30 pm)

  • Supervise and measure day-to-day production activities with focus on safety, quality, delivery and cost.

  • Communicate production priorities to operators and technicians.

  • Ensure personnel are punctual and maintain attendance & timekeeping records.

  • Make weekly payroll entries (Kronos timekeeping system).

  • Enforce company policies and fairly apply existing labor contracts to all matters of discipline or attendance.

  • Ensure personnel maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment.

  • Communicate equipment, safety, process related issues to the appropriate staff as required.

  • Review thermal processing equipment to ensure critical process parameters are met.

  • Read, comprehend all relevant work instructions to ensure personnel are accomplishing production processes to established standards.

  • Perform Skills Audits to make sure training is accurate and successful.

  • Perform 6S, process, training audits as required.

  • Responsible for production staff and workflow.

  • Lead and manage 12-20 hourly employees in multiple departments

Education & Experience

Associates Degree in technical field, B.A./B.S. preferred. Relevant experience can be considered as substitute for degree. Minimum 5 yr. experience supervising employees. Experience with Lean Manufacturing.

Skills

  • Exhibits sound judgment in choosing among multiple priorities

  • Understanding of safe work environments

  • Works well with employees at all levels

  • Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and obtain results through others

  • Supervision: including employee hiring and retention, performance review, coaching, counseling and corrective action

  • Quality orientation and high attention to detail

  • Problem analysis and resolution

  • Understanding of inventory management experience with ERP and MES systems

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Strong team player

  • Ability to understand, assimilate and react to new processes and changes

  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and issues in a fast paced, dynamic environment

  • Ability to work with employees in a multi-cultural, global team environment

  • Able to execute plans, motivate and engage the workforce, evaluate work accomplishments and provide effective feedback

  • Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Working Conditions

  • Ability to stand and walk the production floor for ~11 hours per day.

  • Rotating schedule of Friday-Sunday 6:00 AM-6:00 PM and working every other Thursday

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk the production floor for ~11 hours per day. Drive fork truck and lift up to 50lbs occasionally.

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, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm - 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.

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ABOUT US

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

Job Identification: 2015001

Degree Level: High School Graduate

Job Schedule: Full time

Pay Scale: $64,240 - $105,160 per year

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