Director Operations

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• Oversee all facets of Operations, including Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and Maintenance, and Operational Improvement. Ensure manufacturing processes and capabilities meet customer requirements, industry regulations, and internal standards.
• Strengthen and improve Engineering and Manufacturing functions through robust systems, innovation, and continuous improvement to Delight Customers Always
• Champion Operational Excellence Initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, etc.) to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, responsiveness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead the development and execution of the long-term strategic plan for Operations, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and market demands.
• Identify and implement state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies to future-proof manufacturing capabilities.
• Partner with R&D, Sales, Supply Chain, Advanced Engineering, Lean-Digitalization, and Quality to build a Centre of Excellence and ecosystem in Advanced Manufacturing, Product Development, Service, and Support by improving KPI and Goals in Technical. Quality, Responsiveness, Delivery, Cost, EH&S (TQRDCE), and support to improve Design-for-Manufacture (DFM), and optimize go-to-market execution.
• Foster and strengthen a culture in ICARE (Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Enthusiasm), Engagement (Care, Share and Trust), and Pride in Belonging (Team, Work-Life Harmony, Grow) across department and company.
• Build and develop a high-performance Operations Leadership bench through coaching, succession planning, and professional development.
• Drive organizational capability and resilience by empowering team members and promoting leadership at all levels.
• Maintain rigorous adherence to Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) standards and regulatory requirements.
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management in Manufacturing.
• Develop and manage budgets, capital investments, and operational forecasts to ensure resource optimization and cost control.
  

Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee all facets of Operations, including Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and Maintenance, and Operational Improvement. Ensure manufacturing processes and capabilities meet customer requirements, industry regulations, and internal standards.
• Strengthen and improve Engineering and Manufacturing functions through robust systems, innovation, and continuous improvement to Delight Customers Always
• Champion Operational Excellence Initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, etc.) to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, responsiveness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead the development and execution of the long-term strategic plan for Operations, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and market demands.
• Identify and implement state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies to future-proof manufacturing capabilities.
• Partner with R&D, Sales, Supply Chain, Advanced Engineering, Lean-Digitalization, and Quality to build a Centre of Excellence and ecosystem in Advanced Manufacturing, Product Development, Service, and Support by improving KPI and Goals in Technical. Quality, Responsiveness, Delivery, Cost, EH&S (TQRDCE), and support to improve Design-for-Manufacture (DFM), and optimize go-to-market execution.
• Foster and strengthen a culture in ICARE (Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Enthusiasm), Engagement (Care, Share and Trust), and Pride in Belonging (Team, Work-Life Harmony, Grow) across department and company.
• Build and develop a high-performance Operations Leadership bench through coaching, succession planning, and professional development.
• Drive organizational capability and resilience by empowering team members and promoting leadership at all levels.
• Maintain rigorous adherence to Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) standards and regulatory requirements.
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management in Manufacturing.
• Develop and manage budgets, capital investments, and operational forecasts to ensure resource optimization and cost control.
  

Education & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline, along with significant experience in manufacturing, engineering, and operations, is required. A Master’s degree in a relevant field or an MBA is preferred.
• Strong understanding of modern Manufacturing Systems (ERP/MES), Lean Manufacturing and Culture, Quality Systems, and Zero-Defect knowledge, Industry 4.0 Automation and Digitalization trends.
• Strategic thinking in Operations and Performance Management, with a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated Excellence in developing talent, building strategic capabilities, and leading high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communicator, able to influence at all levels and across geographies.
  

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Vision
• Operational Discipline
• Change Leadership
• Talent, People & Team Development
• Problem Solving & Decision-Making
• Business & Financial Acumen
  

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% on-site
  

Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust
C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
E nthusiasm – 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.
Coherent Singapore Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organisation, and contribute towards making Singapore a great place to work.
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.
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Seniority level

• Seniority level Director

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Semiconductor Manufacturing

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