Operations Supervisor

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Fremont, CA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Supervise semiconductor manufacturing shift operations, ensuring production targets, staffing, material flow, equipment coordination, and shift coverage. Recruit, train, schedule, evaluate, and manage technicians and operators. Monitor timecards, overtime, output reporting, training records, and audit readiness. Collaborate with engineering, quality, planning, facilities, maintenance, and R&D teams to resolve constraints and improve production performance while maintaining safety, quality, environmental, and company standards.
Summary Generated by Built In

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Directly responsible for production output of the shift from the fab and making sure the planned targets are achieved.

  • Manage the technician/operator resources and allocation to ensure production targets are achieved.

  • Ability to understand concepts of manufacturing (lean mfg., line-balancing, 6S, kaizen, etc.) and be able work with the production planning team on making sure material is flowing through the factory.

  • Responsible for cross-training of the technicians and making sure all the critical areas are covered during PTOs and absentees.

  • Recruit, screen, hire, train, retain, discipline direct labor, Timecards, PTO, reviews, performance improvements, cultivate team leads.

  • Maintain shift discipline by managing break timings, PTO planning, late arrivals, and unannounced absences in alignment with company policies and production coverage needs.

  • 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 on shift’s output.  Participate and conduct pass down meetings.

  • Maintain the training records for the technicians and be able to participate and answer questions in the yearly audits. 

  • Work collaboratively with Process Engineering, R&D, Quality, Planning, Facilities, and Equipment Maintenance to achieve output targets.  Provide input and feedback for improvement.

Education & Experience

  • Minimum 3 yrs. experience as a supervisor or line manager in production/manufacturing setting.
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) e.g., CAMSTAR and Product Data Management (PDM) systems e.g., Agile.  Experience with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge and experience working in ISO 9K/14K environment.  Auditor and auditee in area of responsibility.
  • Ability to be trained and certified by company to be part of the ERT (Emergency Response Team).
  • Prior experience in wafer fabrication, assembly, and/or testing of semiconductors, optoelectronics, or electronics. 
  •  High School degree AS/BS preferred.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible working shifts.
  • Be able to spend most of the time inside the clean room
  • 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-motivation 
  • Ability to work in fast paced team
  • Knowledge of Machining, construction, and electrical useful

Working Conditions

  • 11 am to 11 PM –> Sunday through Wednesday (3 days on 4 days off, and 4 days on 3 days off).
  • Rotation shifts to cover the gaps in the coverage if needed 

Physical Requirements

  • Able to stand for duration of shift when needed

Safety Requirements

 

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 [email protected].

 

About UsCoherent 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.


Skills Required

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a supervisor or line manager in a production or manufacturing setting
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems such as CAMSTAR
  • Experience with Product Data Management systems such as Agile
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge and experience working in ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 environments
  • Ability to be trained and certified by the company to participate in the Emergency Response Team
  • Prior experience in wafer fabrication, assembly, or testing of semiconductors, optoelectronics, or electronics
  • High school degree; associate or bachelor's degree preferred
  • Ability to work flexible and rotating shifts
  • Ability to spend most of the work time inside a clean room
  • Experience with semi-automated and automated processing tools
  • Experience with wafer-level or die-level handling
  • Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English
  • Ability to stand for the duration of the shift when needed
  • Knowledge of machining, construction, and electrical work

Coherent Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Coherent Corp. and has not been reviewed or approved by Coherent Corp..

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare Strength: Health coverage includes multiple national and region-specific options (UHC HDHP/HSA, PPO, EPO; Kaiser in CA; Health Net in OR) plus separate dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP), indicating strong breadth and choice. This breadth supports a solid total package in certain roles and locations.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity Value & Accessibility: An Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows buying shares at 85% of market price with contributions up to 10% of pay, expanding ownership access. This feature can materially bolster total rewards even when base pay is mid‑pack.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid time off includes 15 vacation days for new hires, 10 paid holidays, and additional paid time during a December shutdown. This structure provides a clear and competitive baseline for time away from work.

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The Company
HQ: Saxonburg, PA
3,569 Employees

What We Do

Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.

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