3rd Shift Supervisor

Coherent Corp.; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in the United States (CT region) seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, ensure safety and quality, and optimize staffing. You will coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and support scale-up initiatives.

The role requires 2–5 years of supervisory experience in a production environment and an associate degree or equivalent manufacturing background. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing supervisory/management experience.
• Experience supervising hourly employees in production.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Safety culture

Team collaboration

People management

Education

Associate degree or manufacturing experience

Job description

Job Description

• 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.

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.
• Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Manage attendance, scheduling, overtime, and staffing requirements.
• Foster teamwork and effective communication across all shifts and departments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Equipment Engineering
• Quality Assurance
• Planning and Scheduling
• Supply Chain
• Facilities
• EHS
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing qualification activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s degree or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing supervisory / management experience.
• Experience supervising hourly employees in a production environment.

Safety Requirements

• 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.
• 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.:

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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

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!