Operations Supervisor

Posted: Saturday, 04 October 2025
Valid Thru: Monday, 03 November 2025
Index Requested on: 10/05/2025 01:54:38
Indexed on: 10/05/2025 01:54:38

Location: Fremont, CA, 94536, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Coherent Corp. is hiring!

Description:

About Indium Phosphide (InP) Technology

The world's communications infrastructure depends on semiconductor lasers, and particularly those based on indium phosphide technology. Indium phosphide lasers are engineered to emit at wavelengths that are optimal for long-distance transmission through fiber optics. In short, they enable the optical networks that form the global internet.

Coherent's broad portfolio of InP components includes application-specific Fabry-Pérot lasers, directly modulated lasers (DMLs), and tunable lasers. It also includes photodiodes for high-speed receivers and power monitoring. In 2022, we introduced 200 Gbps indium phosphide electro-absorption modulated lasers (EMLs) for high-speed datacenter transceivers. This design provides our customers with the most advanced, robust, and cost-competitive laser devices for their 800G and next-gen 1.6T datacom transceiver designs.

Our world-class and highly reliable InP technology platform is one of the very few in the industry that has been proven, with more than one hundred million lasers in the field deployed over the last decades.
  • Semiconductor Wafer Fab
  • Semiconductor Bar Fab (Cleave, Stack, Coat)
  • Semiconductor Die Fab (Test, and singulate)
  • Inspection, SPC, Quality Control
  • ISO 9000, 14000, Cleanroom, ESD

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Directly responsible for production output of the shift from the fab and making sure the planned targets are achieved.
  • Manage the technician/operator resources and allocation to ensure production targets are achieved.
  • Ability to understand concepts of manufacturing (lean mfg., line-balancing, 6S, kaizen, etc.) and be able work with the production planning team on making sure material is flowing through the factory.
  • Responsible for cross-training of the technicians and making sure all the critical areas are covered during PTOs and absentees.
  • Recruit, screen, hire, train, retain, discipline direct labor, Timecards, PTO, reviews, performance improvements, cultivate team leads.
  • Manage and ensure accuracy of timecards. Plan and schedule for OT when necessary.
  • Coordinate material, equipment, facilities, and labor to achieve production targets. Manage constraints.
  • Report on shift's output. Participate and conduct pass down meetings.
  • Maintain the training records for the technicians and be able to participate and answer questions in the yearly audits.
  • Work collaboratively with Process Engineering, R& D, Quality, Planning, Facilities, and Equipment Maintenance to achieve output targets. Provide input and feedback for improvement.

Education & Experience
  • Minimum 3 yrs. experience as a supervisor or line manager in production/manufacturing setting.
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) e.g., CAMSTAR and Product Data Management (PDM) systems e.g., Agile. Experience with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge and experience working in ISO 9K/14K environment. Auditor and auditee in area of responsibility.
  • Ability to be trained and certified by company to be part of the ERT (Emergency Response Team).
  • Prior experience in wafer fabrication, assembly, and/or testing of semiconductors, optoelectronics, or electronics.
  • High School degree AS/BS preferred.

Skills & Other Requirements
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible working shifts.
  • Be able to spend most of the time inside the clean room
  • Good at working with small parts
  • Experience with semi-automated and automated processing tools
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Experience in wafer level or die level handling
  • Meticulous and thorough; diligent with data entry and follow workflow
  • Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English required
  • Integrity and self-motivation
  • Ability to work in fast paced team
  • Knowledge of Machining, construction, and electrical useful

Working Conditions & Physical Requirement
  • 12 pm to 12 am -> Friday through Monday (3 days on 4 days off, and 4 days on 3 days off).
  • Rotation shifts to cover the gaps in the coverage if needed
  • Able to stand for duration of shift when needed
  • Ability to work in a clean room environment

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .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.Job Summary:

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  • high school

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