Production Manager

Join to apply for the Production Manager role at Coherent Corp. Responsibilities Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand and inventory levels. Ensure optimal use of equipment, materials, and workforce to meet production targets. Supervise production line activities including assembly, packaging, and testing. Monitor and control manufacturing processes to maintain high yields, reduce scrap, and ensure throughput targets are met. Monitor constraint equipment utilization and make actions to improve. Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, etc.) and work closely with Quality and Engineering departments to address process deviations, non‑conformance, and corrective actions. Support internal and external audits. Lead and manage a team of production supervisors, line leaders, and operators. Conduct regular training to improve skills, safety awareness, and operational discipline. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement. Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S initiatives. Identify areas for cost reduction and process optimization. Implement KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance metrics (yield, OEE, cycle time, etc.). Ensure all production activities comply with safety and environmental regulations and promote safe working conditions. Education & Experience Graduate of any engineering course with semiconductor or electronics background. At least 10 years of production operations experience with managerial responsibility, capable of interfacing with different levels of the organization. Skills Customer-first mindset, honesty and integrity, open communication, teamwork, continuous improvement, learning, data-driven decisions, and commitment to a safe, clean, orderly workplace. Adaptability to major changes in work tasks or environment. Encourages others to seek innovative approaches and facilitates change implementation. Builds trust and operates with integrity, giving confidence in intentions. Initiates action and proactively achieves goals beyond required. Working Conditions 100% 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 sharing of ideas. Accountability – Own the process and 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 Philippines Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organization and contribute towards making Philippines a great place to work. About Us 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr