Sr Manager Operations / Site Leader
Coherent · Port Richey, FL
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Coherent (industrial) in Port Richey, FL. A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, EHS / safety
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Florida: typical posted base $118k–$174k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 41 production engineer openings in Florida, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Florida plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 40 other live production postings in Florida.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $98k–$135k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 39%
- Team leadership 39%
- ✓ Lean 34%
- New product launch 29%
- ✓ EHS / safety 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Coherent
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
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- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Coherent in Port Richey
1 other open role at this site.
- Facilities Maintenance Mechanic · Reliability · Technician
Full description from CoherentAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
to ensure sustainable profitability and operational excellence. As the site's top executive, you will bridge divisional strategy with local execution, fostering a culture of innovation, safety, and high performance.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business Administration, or a related technical/management field. An MBA or advanced technical degree is highly preferred.
- ✓10+ years of progressive leadership experience in a high-tech manufacturing or advanced materials environment.
- ✓Proven track record of full P&L ownership, with a strong financial acumen and experience managing operations or equivalent projects valued at $20M+ in revenue.
- ✓Demonstrated success in building, scaling, and leading technical production and manufacturing teams from the ground up.
- ✓Strong knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes, continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma), and EHS standards.
- ✓Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to report effectively to corporate executive leadership while engaging directly with the shop floor.
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
#IND
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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Position Overview
We are seeking an entrepreneurial, strategic, and hands-on General Manager & Site Leader to lead our newly developing high-tech materials business in Port Richey, Florida. Managing a high-growth, high-tech site with approximately $25M in revenue, you will have complete operational and financial ownership of the facility.
Your primary focus will be two-fold: building and cultivating a winning technical production team to support our aggressive growth trajectory, and managing full Profit and Loss (P&L)
Leadership & Team Building
- •Attract, recruit, and retain top-tier technical and production talent to build a high-performing manufacturing and engineering team.
- •Mentor, coach, and develop site staff, creating robust succession plans and a collaborative culture aligned with company values.
- •Establish performance metrics and accountability structures to ensure the team effectively supports the site's rapid growth.
Financial & P&L Management
- •Hold full P&L accountability for the $25M site, driving revenue growth, margin expansion, and cost management.
- •Develop, manage, and execute annual operating budgets, capital expenditure (CapEx) plans, and financial forecasts.
- •Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency and maximize profitability.
Operations & Strategic Growth
- •Oversee all daily site operations, including technical production, supply chain, quality assurance, engineering, and facilities management.
- •Scale production capabilities safely and efficiently to meet expanding market demands for our high-tech materials.
- •Align site operational strategies with the overarching goals set by the divisional Vice President.
Safety, Compliance & Community
- •Maintain an unyielding commitment to workplace safety, ensuring strict compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations.
- •Serve as the primary representative and brand ambassador for the company within the local Port Richey community and regional business ecosystem.
