Senior Production Manager

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for production schedule adherence, HPU improvement, cycle time improvement, inventory management, and employee development.
• Determining resources (capacity) needed to meet production plan.
• Comparing with available resources.
• Managing dispatching of work orders according to the build plan.
• Drive for workmanship and quality improvements.
• Managing and controlling direct material usage.
• Keeping inventories at desired level. Managing employee attrition and retention.
• Managing and coordinating key employee activities to enhance teamwork and working environment.
• Drive for cost reduction project.
• Build the next level staff in the department by delegating and coaching.
• 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.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Business Admin / Economics / IE / Production Management / TQM / related disciplines
• Minimum 8 years working experience in a high-volume high mix production environment managing production with at least 3 years in a managerial position
• Experience working with Oracle/ ERP/ SAP/ MRP tools
• Experience working on lean manufacturing and quality improvement projects.
• Computer software knowlegde etc : Microsoft Office
• Good communication & interpersonal skills.

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 2012727 Posting Date 06/11/2026, 08:30 AM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Job Schedule Full time Locations Plot C, 2511, Tingkat Perusahaan 4A, Kawasan Perusahaan Perai, Perai, Penang, 13600, MY