Description

• Works closely with Division Production Planning Management to ensure Pinebrook substrate production schedules are met
• Manages product flow to fulfill customer orders and business needs.
• Monitor WIP and Finished Goods Inventory
• Monitor inventories and upstream product flow to make sure all capacity bottlenecks are filled whenever possible.
• A "focus on the customer" mentality is maintained.
• Capacity and Capability of equipment and labor is understood and documented
• Schedules production and materials to include R&D and Process Improvement activities.
• Research and define reasons for excess and gaps in work in process
• Attend daily, weekly meetings with appropriate personnel
• Updates and releases performance to plan reports 2x / week included with gap analysis when required
• Problems are expedited and issues are communicated as required
• Operations are monitored to assure that process and product quality are maintained, that yields and efficiencies are within planning parameters, that scrap and waste are minimized and that safe practices are employed.
• Work with the Easton production planner to manage graphite inventories across both sites
• Help to develop and implement a MRP process for graphite within SAP
• Help to develop and maintain key consumables within SAP
• Create production orders in SAP for the furnace starts.
• Create production orders in SAP to move product from PB to the other facilities (MS)
• Create and maintain the operational templates to run the morning meetings
• Set and maintain operational targets

• Minimum 2 yr. experience in manufacturing (high technology manufacturing preferred)
• Experience in performing time studies (both labor and equipment)
• BS or equivalent degree
• Preferable trained in lean manufacturing techniques
• Experience with problem analysis and resolution
• Experience with networked PC based computer system (MS office, spreadsheets, access, graphics, MRP systems and accounting software)
• Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP systems

• Leadership capabilities to ensure the completion of tasks and enact change for improvements
• Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills.
• Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities involving external and internal priorities

ITAR/EAR and Other Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or protected individual).
• Compliance with all applicable export control regulations.

Working Conditions

• Mostly office conditions
• Manufacturing floor

• 70% sitting
• 30% walking

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 talentacquisition@coherent.com .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.Responsible to ensure NJ operations maintains steady process flow, monitor inventories, scheduling production, monitor yield for SiC of manufacturing. Ensures the effective coordination of various operations within the overall manufacturing of SiC substrates in the NJ site. Responsible for labor and machine time studies of operations. Supports continual improvement of ISO-9000 Quality Management System.