Manufacturing Excellences Manager

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:
- Provide Project Management (10%) for structured cross- functional execution.
- Lead Automation Programs (35%), reducing manual dependency and increasing productivity;
- Enhance Industrial Engineering (20%) through improved process flow, layout efficiency, and cycle- time optimization;
- Drive Innovation and Digitalization (35%) to strengthen data visibility and technology adoption;
Automation Development
• Co- develop scalable automation solutions with Engineering & Production.
• Drive automation across grinding, polishing, coating, inspection, and material handling.
• Develop and execute the automation roadmap from manual to full automation.
• Manage integrators and vendors to ensure safety, quality, and operational fit.
• Assess processes and build ROI- based automation proposals.
• Track post- deployment performance to deliver productivity and quality gains.
• Lead end- to- end automation projects from concept to stabilization.
Innovation, Digitalization & Industry 4.0
• Build and execute a manufacturing digitalization strategy aligned with Coherent global.
• Pilot new digital/automation solutions and scale successful initiatives.
• 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.
Production Industrial Engineering
• Maintain Standard Work, time studies, line balancing, and capacity models for stable operations and scaling.
• Optimize manual, semi- automated, and automated processes to improve productivity, quality, and repeatability.
• 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
• Define project scope, charter, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Track milestones, risks, deliverables, and provide executive updates.
• Coordinate cross- functional teams including Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT.
• Ensure projects meet intended performance outcomes and are delivered on time.
• Lead strategic projects across Automation, CI, and Digitalization.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
Experience:
• Strong background in precision manufacturing, optics, electronics, or manual assembly environments.
• Proven experience managing cross- functional projects from concept to execution.
• 8+ years in automation, manufacturing excellence, industrial engineering, continuous improvement and lean mindset, process engineering, or operational excellence.
Competencies
• Effective communication in English.
• Strong leadership & cross- functional collaboration.
• Effective communication & ownership.
• Data- driven decision making.
• Change management and CI culture building.
• Project management excellence (PMP or equivalent is a plus).
• Strategic thinking with hands- on implementation.
Key Performance Indicators
• Automation deployment success & ROI
• Digitalization adoption & measurable results
• Cost & Efficiency Impact from IE Projects
• On- time project delivery
• OEE improvement
• Labor productivity & operational efficiency
• Scrap reduction & yield improvement
What We Offer:
• Free Shuttle Service: Staff transportation from Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City to our offices in Nhon Trach and VSIP1.
• Attractive Annual Bonus: From 1.96 to 4.00 months of salary, including the 13th- month bonus (effective for new offers from July 2025).
• Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive salary with annual reviews, plus allowances for accommodation, transportation, parking.
• Employee Well- being & Development: Training programs, annual health check- ups, holiday gifts, travel opportunities, sports events, and more.
• Flexible Working Location: Employees are entitled to 6–12 flexible working days per calendar year, depending on the position.
• Flexible Working Hours: Standard 40- hour workweek with flexible arrangements to support work- life balance and productivity.
• Premium Health Insurance: Comprehensive BVH coverage for employees, with optional family inclusion.
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.

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