Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Day to day management/supervision of assigned Fab shift personnel.
• Knowledge and experience working in ISO 9001/14K environment. Auditor and auditee in area of responsibility.
• Recruit, screen, hire, train, retain, discipline direct labor, Timecards, PTO, reviews, performance improvements, cultivate team leads.
• Ability to be trained and certified by company to be part of the ERT (Emergency Response Team).
• Manage and ensure accuracy of timecards. Plan and Schedule for OT when necessary.
• Coordinate material, equipment, facilities, and labor to achieve production targets. Manage constraints.
• Report shift’s outputs. Participate and conduct pass down meetings.
• Work collaboratively with Process Engineering, R&D, Quality, Planning, Facilities, and Equipment Maintenance to achieve output targets. Provide inputs and feedback for improvement.
• Shift planning such that production and maintenance shift targets are achieved.
• Maximizing the contributions from available resources.
• Ensuring shift handovers are comprehensive, accurate and clearly highlight key issues.
• Organize employee training and development through operator appraisals.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards/procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure all clean room protocols are adhered.
• Communicate daily/weekly shift goals/targets to shift personnel.
• Ensure that personnel receive appropriate training in line with training schedule/programs.
• Provide accurate information with respect to all production & engineering (process & equipment). related issues to the appropriate person / supervisor / manager.
• Analyse manufacturing information and implement any required actions to ensure goals are achieved.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) e.g., CAMSTAR and Product Data Management (PDM) systems e.g., Agile. Experience with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Promote quality awareness and encourage ideas for improvement.
• Maintain a consistent and fair approach to all designated shift personnel.
• Promote working practices and formalized procedures.
• Respond to business needs, scheduling WIP and maintenance in order to meet desired output.
• Supervision of staff (on shift) working in the clean room.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 3 yrs. experience as a supervisor or line manager in production/manufacturing setting.
• Prior experience in wafer fabrication, assembly, and/or testing of semiconductors, optoelectronics, or electronics. 
• High School degree AS/BS preferred.

Skills

• Heighten ability to attention to detail.
• Good at working with small parts.
• Experience with semi-automated and automated processing tools.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience in wafer level or die level handling.
• Meticulous and thorough; diligent with data entry and follow workflow.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English required.
• Integrity and self-motivated.
• Ability to work in fast paced team and independent setting all within a clean room.
• Knowledge of machining, construction, electrical useful.
• Ability to control all operations on a shift including the ability to:
  • Implement remedial action to sustain committed/required wafer throughput and quality.
  • Record all pertinent information.
  • Effectively allocate resources.
  • Provide constructive instructions to designated shift.
  • Positively motivate designated shift personnel.
  • Promote a consistent approach within supervisory group.
  • Committed individual with appreciation of business needs.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Can effectively prioritize available time.
  • Adaptable to changing circumstances.
  • Reliable and punctual.
  • Ability to identify and focus on priority issues.
  • Fair and approachable.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand for duration of shift when needed.

Working Conditions:

• 12-hour shift
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, carrying out multiple projects at a time.
• A Shift: 5:00AM-5:00PM; 3-day/4-day (Sunday - Tuesday, every other Wednesday)
• B Shift: 5:00PM-5:00AM; 3-day/4-day (Sunday - Tuesday, every other Saturday)
• C Shift: 5:00AM-5:00PM; 3-day/4-day (Thursday - Saturday, every other Wednesday)
• D Shift: 5:00PM-5:00AM; 3-day/4-day (Wednesday - Friday, every other Saturday) 
• Candidate to work on-site in a cleanroom environment where strict cleanliness rules will be enforced.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

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:

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 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.