Assembly Engineering Supervisor
Coherent · Budd Lake, NJ
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor manufacturing role at Coherent (industrial) in Budd Lake, NJ. Lead daily manufacturing operations for laser component and subassembly production.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, Automation, Capacity planning, EHS / safety
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in New Jersey: typical posted base $76k–$109k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 22 production supervisor openings in New Jersey, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New Jersey plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 13 other live manufacturing postings in New Jersey.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $80k–$106k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- Tooling 50%
- ✓ Root cause 36%
- ✓ EHS / safety 36%
- Painting / coating 29%
- Machining 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Automation, Capacity planning, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Coherent in Budd Lake
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Full description from CoherentAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Lead daily manufacturing operations for laser component and subassembly production.
- ◆Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer demand, quality, and delivery requirements.
- ◆Monitor key manufacturing metrics including productivity, yield, scrap, throughput, and on-time delivery.
- ◆Ensure efficient utilization of labor, equipment, materials, and facility resources.
- ◆Drive capacity planning and resource allocation to support business growth.
- ◆Manage, coach, and develop supervisors, engineers, technicians, and production associates.
- ◆Establish performance objectives and conduct regular performance reviews.
- ◆Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
- ◆Support workforce development through training and succession planning.
- ◆Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing and quality issues.
- ◆Ensure adherence to documented manufacturing procedures and work instructions.
- ◆Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
- ◆Identify and implement process improvements that increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
- ◆Utilize KPI data and operational metrics to drive decision-making.
- ◆Support automation and manufacturing technology improvements.
- ◆Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related technical discipline.
- ✓7+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
- ✓Experience in precision assembly, optics, photonics, laser systems, electronics, or similar high-tech manufacturing environments.
- ✓Strong understanding of production planning, quality systems, and manufacturing operations.
- ✓Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing reporting tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience in laser, photonics, optical assembly, fiber optics, or electro-optical component manufacturing.
- ✓Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
- ✓Knowledge of cleanroom manufacturing operations.
- ✓Strong engineering background with a solid understanding of laser crystals and laser assemblies.
- ✓Hands-on experience with laser alignment and crystal assembly processes.
Safety
Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
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.:
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 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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