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Coherent Corp. · 17 hours ago

Site Lead

Starkville, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components, and they are seeking a Site Lead to oversee all manufacturing operations performance and manage various operational areas. The role involves financial management, people management, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

AerospaceIndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingNavigationSemiconductor

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Accountable For The Following Areas And Performance Metrics

Responsible for all manufacturing operations performance, equipment engineering and maintenance, planning, and shipping and receiving with dotted line oversight of process engineering, EHS, facilities, purchasing, HR, and quality

Responsible for cost performance measurement and achievement vs goals and inventory turns and control for the site

Responsible for recruiting, training, developing, motivating, retaining employees, and creating a cohesive work team

Develop operational plans that promote long-term success and growth in SiC business

Have a thorough understanding of the production process as it relates to substrates and EPI

Monitor day-to-day operational systems and recommend solutions for improvement if necessary

Fab and Back End Manufacturing Operations

Fab and Back End Process Engineering

Collaboration with R&D, Integration Engineering and New Process Development

Fab Logistics (planning, shipping, receiving, stockroom)

Financial Management of the site (working with the site controller)

People Management (working with HR Team)

Quality and Reliability (working with the quality team)

Substantial direct support of customers

Annual budget is prepared and submitted on a timely basis and managed according to plan. Ensures that costs are managed in line with budgets and institutes cost reduction and productivity improvement programs

Department processes are reviewed/audited for continuous improvement and cycle time reduction opportunities

Relevant Company Technology Control Plan, Export Compliance requirements, IP, IT, SOX and Quality procedures are fully implemented, understood and executed, with periodic audits to assure compliance

Implements, drives, and sustains key initiatives that support plant strategic goals

Sets a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, competency, and quality

Oversight of the site Technology Control Plan

Budgeted shipments and gross margins are achieved. Capacity models are developed which allow any shortfalls in labor or equipment needs to be addressed in a timely manner

Factory performance metrics are established, tracked and met. Reasons for shortfalls are addressed in a timely manner

Quality standards are set and achieved

Productivity and yield goals are set and achieved

Cost reductions are budgeted and achieved

Manufacturing information support is effective

Major material purchases are negotiated and cost effective

Capacity is maintained to meet requirements and growth opportunities via improved efficiency, new processes, manpower, facility expansions, and/or capital

Factory floor space is safe, clean, and designed to achieve optimal movement of product through the factory. Leads and develops the infrastructure to meet new capability and new technology requirements of our customers

Support is provided for the effective transition of engineering R&D products/processes into production products and processes

Engineering resources are available and trained to evaluate new customer inquiries, develop market appropriate solutions, and support sales team in the quoting process

Product launches into manufacturing achieve the targeted Five-Year Plan and costs without need for redesign

Monitors the facility’s equipment needs and ensures that the technical team is working to keep the company’s equipment and physical facility are properly maintained

Oversight of the site Business Continuity Plan and EHS procedures, including the Site Evacuation Plan

Works with Corporate, Business Unit and Division personnel to ensure that the site’s operational activities and tactical actions are executed so that the plant’s working capital is properly managed

Oversees all employee management, while being a champion for safety at the facility

Enforces all company policies, including safety, production, quality, sales, human resources, customer service and accounting policies

Ensures that quality standards are understood and meet acceptable limits in the manufacturing and distribution process. Assures that policies and documentation are current, and the facility is compliant with customer audit requirements

Coaches and develops staff to build high performing teams. Assigns stretch assignments to further train and enhance staff development

Promotes cross training to optimize workforce, ensures functional coverage, reduces labor costs, and supports succession planning

Manage and maintain labor and operating costs in accordance with budgets and strategic goals

Collaborates with Human Resources to seek out ways to motivate and develop employees

Qualification

Manufacturing OperationsFinancial ManagementLean ManufacturingPeople ManagementSemiconductor Industry KnowledgeKPI MeasurementContinuous ImprovementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

BS in Engineering or technical related discipline

15 years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably as a site leader in a manufacturing company OR with at least 10 years of increasing management responsibility in a manufacturing environment

Strong operational experience with the ability to establish and measure KPI's

Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail

Proven financial acumen

Experience in managing continuous improvement projects

Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Possess working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques including Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management and JIT Lean manufacturing

A visionary with strong leadership skills for integrating engineering, quality, facilities, planning and operations in order to meet the goals of the business and achieve customer satisfaction

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to foster and engage the staff in solving problems quickly and effectively

Ability to achieve best-in-class performance through the use of Lean, 5S, and other tools associated with operational excellence

Skilled at developing and implementing aggressive plans in support of company goals

Able to execute plans, programs, and goals, motivate and engage the workforce, evaluate work accomplishments and provide effective feedback/solutions

Ability to deal effectively with differences of opinion, to influence, to draw ideas from others, and to negotiate and mediate

Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and the ability to comprehend and communicate at multiple levels within and outside the organization

Skilled at developing relationships and mentoring

Sets a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership and competency

Requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident / Alien status