Production Supervisor

Coherent Corp.; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day manufacturing of optical fiber products in East Granby, CT, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost objectives.

You will supervise hourly workers and collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and EHS. The role focuses on continuous improvement, productive teamwork, and developing staff, with emphasis on Lean and CAPA practices.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience supervising hourly production staff.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to work flexible schedules as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Direct 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.
• Develop and mentor production employees; conduct evaluations and provide feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

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

• Bachelor's engineering degree or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 3-5 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

• Bachelor’s 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.

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!