
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Continuous Improvement Management
Works with top management to identify Key System and Process Measures
Assists top management in identifying opportunities for improvement, selection and scope.
Works with top management to identify project leader and team member from cross function department.
Assists top management in the execution of improving the Key Process Measures by using CI tools (Lean, Six Sigma, and CQI)
Assists top management in driving CI initiatives through organizational design and prioritize per business strategies.
Schedule and manage project DMAIC tollgate review to make sure projects meet target and due date.
Work and support with CI project leaders to make sure projects success as finance target and due date.
Monitors departmental KPI Objective, Continuous Improvement activities and visual displays on dashboard to make sure they are current and up-to date through the CI Champions.
Support Project leader to coach team member for CI tool (Lean, Six Sigma used Minitab and problem solving..). Driver of proactive tools to proactively identify problems before they exist.
Develops & maintain System to collect improvement ideal included ideal submit, screening, implement and evaluate result.
Create recognition system to recognize through ideation to project completion.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities throughout the manufacturing department by routinely studying, prioritizing, and selecting projects that leverage lean six sigma tools to drive improvements in key site KPIs.
Facilitate advanced problem solving and analysis of specific improvement opportunities leading to the implementation of effective sustainable solutions
Promote the use of data and metrics for identifying improvement opportunities and problem-solving activities
Coach and mentor lean six sigma Project Leaders to complete projects by identifying and eliminating barriers
Engage teams as a Change Agent to help establish a Continuous Improvement culture and execute advanced problem-solving activities
Support design, development, and delivery of lean six sigma training and project execution
Industrial 4.0 Strategic Plan Development & Implementation
Direct and oversee the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of strategic plans for digitalisation and automation to support the smart enterprise development.
Drive the effort to develop and improve the data visualisation of the company by using both current systems and new systems such as Power BI.
Lead the use of agile, data-driven, and digital solutions to address the human factors that affect an organization’s capacity to achieve its strategic goals.
Develop the overall digital transformation strategy and specific plan(s) for the full lifecycle of technical implementation and new technology initiatives using the company’s exclusive methodology and tools.
Control the group in charge of creating and implementing user acceptance campaigns for initiatives including technical implementations, digitization, and emerging technologies.
Conduct assessments of corporate culture, performance, and change readiness while leading one or more teams to build and implement digital, data visualizations of our work products for customers.
Define prospects for future learning that will allow the application of digital transformational technologies.
Inform corporate audiences about concepts related to digital enablement.
Humanize the cultural ramifications of the switch to cloud technology.
Supervision, Management and Leadership
Ensure your team is staffed, motivated, inspired, engaged and empowered to deliver a high and sustainable performance level in an ever changing environment at a cost level the organization can sustain and reflects market realities.
Ensure you have the right people in the right jobs, by consistently using proper interview and selection techniques and methodologies throughout your organization.
Ensure a learning environment is in place and your team is trained and developed to consistently achieve your organization’s expectations in both the short and long terms.
Ensure the Performance Management Process is fully operating with meaningful stretch goals for all employees in your organization, that feedback is on-going and focused on development and done with 100% On Time Delivery.
Ensure a free flow of two-way information for your organization to work effectively and communication channels are active and open.
Ensure an accident-free environment by following all EH&S policies and procedures, maintain a clean, safe and orderly environment and openly endorsing and creating an attitude that all accidents are preventable within your sphere of influence.
Ensure the spirit and intent of all employment laws and regulations and Coherent and local HR policies and procedures are understood and complied with in your area.
Others
Take part in projects assigned.
Other tasks assigned by Line Manager
Education & Experience
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.

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, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.