Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead plant-wide CI strategy using Lean, Six Sigma, CQI, and data-driven methodologies
• Partner with top management to identify improvement opportunities, define project scope, and prioritize initiatives
• Lead and govern CI projects (DMAIC), ensuring delivery of financial and operational targets
• Monitor site KPIs and CI dashboards to ensure performance visibility and accountability
• Coach and mentor CI project leaders and cross-functional teams
• Establish and manage idea generation, evaluation, implementation, and recognition systems
• Drive digital transformation, automation, and data visualization initiatives (e.g. Power BI)
• Lead change management and build a strong continuous improvement culture
• Manage and develop CI team capability and performance
• Ensure compliance with EHS, corporate standards, and local regulations

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, Engineering, Science, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in high-tech manufacturing with strong focus on CI, transformation, automation, or digitalization
• Minimum 3+ years of people management or leadership experience
• Proven experience leading Lean Six Sigma projects as project leader
• Strong knowledge of Lean, SPC, Theory of Constraints, and advanced problem solving
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification
• Strong change management, stakeholder influence, and project management skills
• Excellent communication skills in English and Vietnamese
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, global environment

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.

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.