Production Manager

Job Description

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.
• Dedicated and closely follow up on production issues with closure.
• Managing dispatching of work orders according to the build plan with planner.
• Drive for workmanship and quality improvements.
• Managing and controlling direct material usage.
• Well versed in using Oracle and shopfloor system to coordinate production lots flow.
• Ensure aging work order well controlled.
• Ensure shipment pack plan always ahead of schedule within cycle time.
• 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 of 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. Derive Continual Improvement.
• Practice Risk Base Thinking in planning and execution of tasks. Compliance to ISO Requirements, company rules & regulations, applicable codes.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Degree in Engineering / IE / Production Management / TQM / related disciplines.
• Minimum 8 years working experience in a high-volume high mix production environment managing production with at least 5 years in a managerial position
• Experience working with Oracle/ ERP/ SAP/ MRP tools.
• Experience working on lean manufacturing and quality improvement projects.
• Computer software knowledge
  
  

Skills

• Leadership capabilities to manage a team
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and enjoy the process of problem-solving
• Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp.
  
  

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.

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!

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