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Manufacturing Supervisor

Coherent · Santa Rosa, CA

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Manufacturing
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor manufacturing role at Coherent (industrial) in Santa Rosa, CA.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
Lean, Control plans, Automation, Machining, Painting / coating, MES

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in California: typical posted base $87k–$107k.

Median of the low and high ends of 32 live postings that list pay, out of 62 production supervisor openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 105 other live manufacturing postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $78k–$105k, from 11 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 40%
  • Tooling 36%
  • ✓ Machining 33%
  • CNC 30%
  • ✓ Lean 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Control plans, Painting / coating, EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Promotion path mentioned

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This plant: Coherent in Santa Rosa

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Full description from CoherentAs posted on their careers site.Show

requirements

for On-time to Promise Date and On-time to Customer Request (POD / CRD) consistent with site targets.

  • ✓Achieve product return level consistent with site targets.
  • ✓Reviews daily production

requirements

and coordinates with lead personnel to assure staffing, material and equipment are in place to meet the daily

requirements

  • ✓Together with supervisors / leads, coordinates resource sharing.
  • ✓Ensure all Multistage lines (Transfer, Test, Tune and Shipping areas) work together cohesively to achieve department goals and lowest possible cost.
  • ✓Continuously monitor lines to identify any areas for process improvements that will reduce operating costs or improve efficiency.
  • ✓Any processes affecting yields are targeted as potential projects to be examined.
  • ✓A high standard for quality and a safe work environment is maintained.
  • ✓Support implementation of new equipment or software (jointly with ACC staff)
  • ✓Works with Quality Administrator to create work instructions for new and existing processes and to create a training matrix for the area.
  • ✓Manage and maintain all physical and electronic WIP / Inventory
  • ✓Along with the planning group, determine / confirm availability of raw materials
  • ✓Train existing / new employees to optimize team capability and capacity.
  • ✓Ensure your team is staffed, motivated, inspired, engaged and empowered to deliver a high and sustainable level of performance
  • ✓Ensure you have the right people in the right jobs, by consistently using proper interview and selection techniques and methodologies throughout your organization.
  • ✓Ensure a learning environment is in place, and your team is trained and developed to consistently achieve your organization’s expectations in both the short and long term.
  • ✓Ensure the annual goals are fully operating with meaningful stretch goals for all employees in your organization, that feedback is on-going and focused on development and done with 100% On Time Delivery.
  • ✓Ensure a free flow of two-way information for your organization to work effectively and communication channels are active and open.
  • ✓Ensure an accident-free environment by following all EH&S policies and procedures, maintain a clean, safe and orderly environment and openly endorsing and creating an attitude that all accidents are preventable within your sphere of influence.
  • ✓Ensure that Coherent and local HR policies and procedures are understood and complied with in your area.
  • ✓All department information systems, records, reports and metrics are accurate and generated on time
  • ✓Company policy is followed regarding all safety, environmental and ergonomic requirements.
  • ✓Company Technology Control Plan, IP protection and Export Compliance

requirements

are understood and properly followed.

  • ✓Relevant IT and Quality procedures are understood and properly executed.
  • ✓Responsible for maintaining a quality work environment.
  • ✓Role model for Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction and Business Results.
  • ✓A high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, competency, and quality is established and maintained.

Education and Experience

  • ✓5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing company with 2-5 years in a supervisory role
  • ✓Experience developing and sustaining High-Performance Work Groups
  • ✓Experience in thin film coatings preferred
  • ✓Knowledge of automation, machining and other manufacturing processes
  • ✓Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus
  • ✓Experience with problem analysis and resolution at the functional level
  • ✓Proven track record of continuous improvement
  • ✓Experienced with ISO Quality and business process management
  • ✓Experience in Manufacturing Execution System (MES) strongly preferred

Requirements

  • ✓NA

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
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  • •Monitor the line to ensure proper documentation is used, and all procedures are being followed.
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Skills

  • •Experienced with ISO Quality and business process management
  • •Experience in Manufacturing Execution System (MES) strongly preferred
  • •Mechanically and analytically inclined.
  • •Proficient computer skills, experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, Email, internet access.
  • •Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others
  • •Able to develop plans, set goals, to evaluate work accomplishments and provide effective feedback.
  • •Flexible and adaptable to handle employee and technical issues.
  • •Ability to detect and troubleshoot technical issues.
  • •Hands on approach to leadership and problem resolution.
  • •Ability to be able to handle multiple priorities and complex problems under time constraints.
  • •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • •Proven ability to lead and motivate people.
  • •Ability to deal effectively with differences of opinion, to influence, to draw ideas from others, and to negotiate and mediate.
  • •Ability to anticipate and handle multiple priorities and complex issues involving external and internal priorities.
  • •ISO and Total Quality management experience.
  • •Ability to handle multiple priorities and issues in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • •Ability to work with employees and customers in a multi-cultural, global team environment.
  • •Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership and competency.
  • •Demonstrates and promotes the Coherent Worldwide values: Customer First; Honesty and Integrity, Open Communications, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement and Learning; Manage by the “Facts”; A Safe, Clean and Orderly Workplace.

Working Conditions

  • •Indoor, controlled environment. Fast paced, reacting to ever-changing staffing and customer changes

Physical

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