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3rd Shift Supervisor

Coherent


Job Location:

Hartford County, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description
  • Direct and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet production schedules and customer commitments.

  • Monitor production performance and address issues impacting safety quality delivery or productivity.

  • Optimize staffing and labor utilization to maximize operational efficiency.

  • Ensure equipment is operating effectively and coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering to minimize downtime.

  • Support production scale-up activities and implementation of new manufacturing technologies.

  • Promote a Quality First culture throughout the operation.

  • Ensure compliance with manufacturing specifications work instructions and quality standards.

  • Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and continuous quality improvements.

  • Drive reduction of scrap rework and process variation.

  • Supervise coach mentor and develop production employees.

  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.

  • Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives.

  • Manage attendance scheduling overtime and staffing requirements.

  • Foster teamwork and effective communication across all shifts and departments.

  • Work closely with:

    • Manufacturing Engineering

    • Process Engineering

    • Equipment Engineering

    • Quality Assurance

    • Planning and Scheduling

    • Supply Chain

    • Facilities

    • EHS

  • Support new product introductions and manufacturing qualification activities.

Qualifications
Required
  • Associates degree or equivalent manufacturing experience.

  • 25 years of manufacturing supervisory / management experience.

  • Experience supervising hourly employees in a production environment.

Safety Requirements

  • Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture with zero injuries as the goal.

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA environmental and company EHS policies and procedures.

  • Conduct regular safety meetings audits and incident investigations.

  • Ensure employees receive required training and maintain compliance with all operating procedures.

  • 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 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work


Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.


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Required Experience:

Manager


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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 ... View more

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