Hiring: Head of US Operations Company: Coherent Corp. Location: Santa Rosa, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:05:21 Target Skills & Keywords : Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Execution Systems, SAP About the job Experience: •15+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including multi ‑ site responsibility. Required Skills: •Operational Leadership & Growth •Multi‑site operational oversight — Leads day‑to‑day and long‑range operations across Saxonburg, Santa Rosa, and Eugene, ensuring consistent performance, shared standards, and coordinated execution. •Technology readiness — Ensures U.S. operations maintain the equipment, processes, and technical capability required for future product roadmaps and advanced materials technologies. •Workforce development — Builds leadership and technical talent pipelines across all U.S. sites. Ensures teams are trained, developed, and prepared for expanded capabilities and increased production volumes. •Performance Management & Continuous Improvement •Enterprise KPI ownership — Owns delivery, cost, quality, yield, and productivity metrics across all U.S. operations, ensuring performance supports business growth targets. •Operational excellence — Leads Lean, automation, and digital transformation initiatives to improve throughput, reduce variation, and strengthen competitiveness. •Cycle‑time and yield optimization — Directs analysis of cycle times, bottlenecks, and first‑pass yields to maximize efficiency and support scalable growth. Qualifications: •All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards. •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Management required; MBA preferred. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!