Lead, Operations

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily production issue.
• Production schedule adherence inventory management, and employee development.
• Determining resources (capacity) needed to meet production plan.
• Managing dispatching of work orders according to the build plan.
• Drive for workmanship and quality improvements.
• Responsible for producing product output.
• Managing employee attrition and retention.
• Ensuring compliance to ISO, Safety, ESD, Cleanroom and Housekeeping guidelines.
• Motivate staff to achieve breakthrough performances.
• Maintain highly disciplined workforce.
• Meet the performance matrix - HPU, CT, DPPM, Line Item, Volume, Cross Training, WIP Accuracy and Attendance.
• Take part or to be trained on company's initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing.Derive Continual Improvement.

Education & Experience

• Diploma in Business Admin / Economics / IE / Production Management or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a high volume high mix production environment managing production with at least 3 years in supervisory position.

Skills

• Experience working with Oracle/ ERP/ SAP/ MRP tools is preferred but not mandatory
• Computer software knowledge etc : Microsoft Window.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Able to manage people and has good working attitude.
• Adaptable and flexible to rapid changes to the business needs of the company.
• Experience working in a fiber optic transceiver manufacturing environment will be an added advantage
• Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp.

Working Conditions

• This role is 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 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.

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. Ipoh’s assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage
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!

JOB INFO

Job Identification 2013068 Posting Date 06/19/2026, 09:08 PM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Job Schedule Full time Locations Plot 1 Kinta Free Industrial Zone, Chemor, Perak, 31200, MY (On-site)