Coherent Corp. ★ 4.2

Company Overview:

Coherent Corp. is a global leaders in datacenter and communications industries. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, USA, and founded in 1971, Coherent operates in over 20 countries worldwide. Since entering Vietnam in 2005, Coherent has expanded to over 2,400 employees across Binh Duong (VSIP1), Dong Nai (Nhon Trach 1), Hanoi, and Bac Ninh (Yen Phong IP). As part of our global growth strategy and commitment to local talent development, we aim to create over 4,000 new job opportunities in Vietnam within the next five years.

Business Title: Manufacturing Excellences Manager

Work Location: VSIP 1 - BÌNH DƯƠNG

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE JOB:

- Lead Automation Programs (35%), reducing manual dependency and increasing productivity;

- Drive Innovation and Digitalization (35%) to strengthen data visibility and technology adoption;

- Enhance Industrial Engineering (20%) through improved process flow, layout efficiency, and cycle-time optimization;

- Provide Project Management (10%) for structured cross-functional execution.

Automation Development

• Develop and execute the automation roadmap from manual to full automation.

• Drive automation across grinding, polishing, coating, inspection, and material handling.

• Assess processes and build ROI-based automation proposals.

• Co-develop scalable automation solutions with Engineering & Production.

• Lead end-to-end automation projects from concept to stabilization.

• Manage integrators and vendors to ensure safety, quality, and operational fit.

• Track post-deployment performance to deliver productivity and quality gains.

Innovation, Digitalization & Industry 4.0

• Build and execute a manufacturing digitalization strategy aligned with Coherent global.

• Introduce and scale technologies such as: MES / traceability systems, Real-time production dashboards, Automated data collection, AI-based inspection or process monitoring, Predictive maintenance for key optics equipment.

• Pilot new digital/automation solutions and scale successful initiatives.

Production Industrial Engineering

• Optimize manual, semi-automated, and automated processes to improve productivity, quality, and repeatability.

• Maintain Standard Work, time studies, line balancing, and capacity models for stable operations and scaling.

• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and improve cycle time, yield, layout, and material flow.

• Support FMEA, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions using 5 Why, RCA, and DMAIC.

• Work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Automation to ensure stable pilot builds, smooth ramp-up, and consistent output.

Project Management

• Lead strategic projects across Automation, CI, and Digitalization.

• Define project scope, charter, timelines, resources, and budgets.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT.

• Track milestones, risks, deliverables, and provide executive updates.

• Ensure projects meet intended performance outcomes and are delivered on time.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related fields.

Experience:

• 8+ years in automation, manufacturing excellence, industrial engineering, continuous improvement and lean mindset, process engineering, or operational excellence.

• Strong background in precision manufacturing, optics, electronics, or manual assembly environments.

• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects from concept to execution.

Competencies

• Project management excellence (PMP or equivalent is a plus).

• Strong leadership & cross-functional collaboration.

• Strategic thinking with hands-on implementation.

• Data-driven decision making.

• Change management and CI culture building.

• Effective communication in English.

• Effective communication & ownership.

Key Performance Indicators

• Automation deployment success & ROI

• OEE improvement

• Labor productivity & operational efficiency

• Scrap reduction & yield improvement

• Cost & Efficiency Impact from IE Projects

• Digitalization adoption & measurable results

• On-time project delivery

What We Offer:

• Flexible Working Hours: Standard 40-hour workweek with flexible arrangements to support work-life balance and productivity.

• Flexible Working Location: Employees are entitled to 6–12 flexible working days per calendar year, depending on the position.

• Free Shuttle Service: Staff transportation from Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City to our offices in Nhon Trach and VSIP1.

• Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive salary with annual reviews, plus allowances for accommodation, transportation, parking.

• Attractive Annual Bonus: From 1.96 to 4.00 months of salary, including the 13th-month bonus (effective for new offers from July 2025).

• Premium Health Insurance: Comprehensive BVH coverage for employees, with optional family inclusion.

• Employee Well-being & Development: Training programs, annual health check-ups, holiday gifts, travel opportunities, sports events, and more.

At Coherent, our people are the driving force behind our success. Through continuous improvement in talent acquisition and management, we deliver a seamless and inclusive experience that empowers individuals to thrive. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures every candidate and employee is valued, supported, and positioned to make meaningful contributions to our mission and long-term growth.

Join Coherent and become part of a team, today.