Production Supervisor

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📍 Ipoh, MalaysiaFull time

About this role

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for production schedule adherence, HPU improvement, cycle time improvement, inventory management, and employee development.
  • Determining resources (capacity) needed to meet production plan.
  • Comparing with available resources.
  • Managing dispatching of work orders according to the build plan.
  • Drive for workmanship and quality improvements.
  • Managing and controlling direct material usage.
  • Keeping inventories at desired level.
  • Managing employee attrition and retention.
  • Managing and coordinating key employee activities to enhance teamwork and working environment.
  • Ensuring compliance to Safety, ESD, Cleanroom and Housekeeping guidelines.
  • Meet the performance metrics (HPU, DPPM, Cycle time, Job Closure, Cross Training, Scrap / Reject and attendance.
  • Take part or to be trained on company's initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing.

Job Requirement

  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Admin / Economics / IE / Production Management and related disciplines.
  • Minimum 2 years working experience in a high-volume high mix production environment managing production with at least 3 years in supervisory position.
  • Experience working with Oracle/ ERP/ SAP/ MRP tools.
  • Experience working on lean manufacturing and quality improvement projects.
  • Computer software knowledge etc, especially in Microsoft Office. 

Working Conditions

  • This role is 100% onsite 

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s 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.

 
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.


Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Production Supervisor position at Coherent Corp. US located?
This Production Supervisor role at Coherent Corp. US is based in Ipoh, Malaysia. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Production Supervisor role at Coherent Corp. US full-time or part-time?
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When was the Production Supervisor job at Coherent Corp. US posted?
This Production Supervisor position at Coherent Corp. US was posted on Jun 18, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Production Supervisor
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