Key Responsibilities

• Lead and scale Manufacturing Operations with full accountability for delivering orders of magnitude increase in production volume on aggressive timelines.
• Drive cross-functional execution across Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to remove barriers and ensure aligned, on-target ramp.
• Transform existing processes into standardized, controlled, and repeatable high-volume manufacturing systems.
• Build and enforce disciplined operating systems (KPIs, daily management, escalation) to ensure execution speed and accountability.
• Own yield, throughput, and cycle time performance by driving rapid problem-solving and eliminating process variability.
• Build a team to execute on standardized production practices at scale.
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable a high-performing operations team capable of executing under speed and pressure.
• Deliver manufacturing ramp milestones on time, ensuring readiness of processes, materials, equipment, and teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong execution mindset with the ability to drive results quickly in complex, fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership capability to align and mobilize cross-functional teams toward aggressive operational goals.
• Deep understanding of process industrialization principles and high-volume manufacturing systems.
• Ability to translate data into action, using metrics to prioritize, escalate, and drive decisions.
• High ownership and accountability, with a bias for action and problem resolution.
• Effective communicator who can set clear expectations, challenge teams, and drive alignment at all levels.

Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Business Manager or related field required
• 12+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or process engineering in high-tech or precision industries.
• Demonstrated success scaling production from low-volume to high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex operational initiatives under tight timelines.
• Experience in process-driven environments (e.g., semiconductors, photonics, medical devices, advanced manufacturing).
• Prior leadership experience managing operations and/or engineering teams.
• M.S. degree in Business Management or related preferred.

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: The Senior Operations Manager will be responsible for the industrialization of Optical Fiber manufacturing to scale our manufacturing capacity to volume production. This role is focused on building robust, repeatable, and data-driven processes that transition the organization from low-volume execution to stable, high-volume manufacturing