Senior Laser Assembly Operations Leader

Coherent Corp.; Budd Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Leader in New Jersey to oversee daily laser component and subassembly production, drive schedules, and ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in manufacturing with leadership experience, a strong background in precision optics or laser systems, and a proven track record in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. You will mentor supervisors and engineers, sponsor continuous improvement, and uphold safety standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 3 years in leadership.
• Experience in precision assembly, optics, photonics, laser systems or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong production planning, quality systems, and manufacturing operations knowledge.
• Proven leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations for laser component and subassembly production.
• Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer demand, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor key manufacturing metrics including productivity, yield, scrap, throughput, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure efficient utilization of labor, equipment, materials, and facility resources.
• Drive capacity planning and resource allocation to support business growth.
• Manage, coach, and develop supervisors, engineers, technicians, and production associates.
• Establish performance objectives and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Support workforce development through training and succession planning.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing and quality issues.
• Ensure adherence to documented manufacturing procedures and work instructions.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Utilize KPI data and operational metrics to drive decision-making.
• Support automation and manufacturing technology improvements.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Manufacturing reporting tools

Job description

Coherent Corp. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Leader in New Jersey to oversee daily laser component and subassembly production, drive schedules, and ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in manufacturing with leadership experience, a strong background in precision optics or laser systems, and a proven track record in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. You will mentor supervisors and engineers, sponsor continuous improvement, and uphold safety standards.