Director, EPI Operations

Posted: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Valid Thru: Friday, 03 April 2026
Index Requested on: 03/05/2026 02:34:53
Indexed on: 03/05/2026 02:34:53

Location: Sherman, TX, 75090, US

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

II-VI AEROSPACE & DEFENSE is hiring!

Description:

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the organization's factory - Front End, Back End, Probe, TO - manufacturing processes

Lead the fab operations team to:

  • Deliver integrated metrics and deliverables

  • Deploy the Oracle plan and utilize the work force effectively to deliver product per the timing, cost, quality and performance specifications

  • Collaborate with process engineering, logistics, and R& M to ensure the effective and efficient meeting of factory goals

  • Select, coach and develop a team to ensure achievement of functional objectives while maintaining an open, positive environment

  • Create a work environment where open communications, positive employee relations, creativity, productivity and participation are encouraged and employees are respected, recognized and rewarded

    Education & Experience

    BS Degree or Equivalent combined experience and education

    10+ years minimum related experience
    • At least 10 years' experience managing a factory workforce preferably in a semiconductor or related field
    • Must be familiar with performance management as it applies to a workforce and compressed shift structure and the supervisors and managers necessary for 7 X 24 operations

    Skills
    • Ability to measure shift productivity, create capacity models, perform time studies, optimize equipment utilization, ensure accurate factory performance reporting and do long term capacity planning
    • Ability to work in a cross functional team with peers while seeing the overall factory performance as the communal goal is required
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Strong written communication (proposals, analysis, reports) and verbal communication skills (listening, making presentations)
    • Collaborate in a professional and respectful manner with coworkers, vendors, contractors, etc.

    Working Conditions
    • Ability to measure shift productivity, create capacity models, perform time studies, optimize equipment utilization, ensure accurate factory performance reporting and do long term capacity planning
    • Ability to work in a cross functional team with peers while seeing the overall factory performance as the communal goal is required
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Strong written communication (proposals, analysis, reports) and verbal communication skills (listening, making presentations)
    • Collaborate in a professional and respectful manner with coworkers, vendors, contractors, etc.

    Physical Requirements

    Stand for up to 4 hours at a time
    • Lift up to 10 Pounds
    • Push/Pull up to 10-20 pounds
    • Sit for up to 4 hours at a time

    Safety Requirements

    All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

    Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

    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: Provide leadership to factory operations team to meet quality and production requirements while meeting cost goals and developing management and engineering staff.

    • Responsibilities:

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    Educational requirements:

    • high school

    Desired Skills:

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    Benefits:

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