Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

This position is primarily responsible for designing, analyzing and optimizing training programs to entire employee performance and organizational effectiveness. This role involves data-driven decision-making, stakeholder collaboration and strategic recommendations to improve learning outcomes. Acting as a bridge between Learning and Development and operational teams, this role ensures that training initiatives are not only impactful but also scalable and measurable. They will lead efforts in analysing training metrics, optimizing learning pathways, and enhancing the overall employee experience through continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is both analytically sharp and deeply collaborative, capable of translating complex data into actionable strategies that drive performance, engagement, and retention

Training and Development.

• Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and recommend targeted interventions
• Analyze training effectiveness using KPIs, feedback, and performance metrics
• Collaborate with HR and department heads to align training with business goals
• Develop dashboards and reports to track learning progress and impact
• Recommend improvements to instructional design, delivery methods, and content
• Monitor industry trends and integrate best practices into training strategies
• Support the implementation of learning technologies and platforms
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Monitor industry trends and benchmark best practices in corporate training
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team development

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree. Preferably in Engineering, IT, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Communications or related fields (master’s or postgraduate certification preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in training analytics or learning and development or instructional design
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM)
• Experience with LMS platforms and e-learning technologies Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Preferably with direct involvement in people’s development (manufacturing specialist training and certification) or in similar setting
• Experience working on lean manufacturing and quality improvement projects.

Skills

• Conduct gap analyses to identify skill deficiencies and recommend targeted learning interventions
• Able to benchmark and trend analysis on industry best practices in corporate training and development
• Able to lead manufacturing training activities/labor competition independently.
• Able to collaborate, negotiate and influence other functions (Production, Engineering, IT, HR, Finance, etc.) for training materials, training systems, trainer and manufacturing specialists’ certification / recertification process improvements.
• Analytical thinker and possess a can-do spirit
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

• This role is onsite

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.