Sr. Director of Global Operations

We are seeking a Sr.

Director of Global Operations for the M-Cubed division facilities in Connecticut, Delaware and Vietnam, where we develop and produce ceramic composite materials and products for various global industries.

This role will partner with Coherent corporate, business unit functional partners and facility operations/manufacturing teams to drive the execution of the divisions' strategic operational goals and develop additional capacity across these locations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Ensure manpower, operating cost and capital investments plans are continuously worked to maximize individual, team, department and overall effectiveness, performance and achievement of annual budget.


* In collaboration with the site leader, manages the Labor Bargaining process and Collective Bargaining Agreement, utilizing support services as required.

Represent the company in collective bargaining agreement negotiations, grievances and arbitrations as required.


* Ensure Quality standards are set and achieved.

ISO9000 certificate is maintained through passing of semi-annual audits.

All key processes are documented, audited, and implemented with an effective change control discipline.

A strong culture driving continuous improvement is established and led.


* Collaborate with the Sales leadership team to establish "Executive-Level Relationships" at all key accounts.

Utilize these relationships to resolve any large issues, discuss relevant strategic plans, and maintain a positive interface for growing the accounts.


* Ensure that R&D proposals that become contracts are in line with the Technology Roadmap and effectively managed and executed.


* Support other Coherent divisions to establish key account strategies for common major accounts; Recommend integrated strategies and tactics to achieve leading market share positions.


* Demonstrate exemplary leadership through commitment, energy and personal productivity; Set high standards and expectations for members of the team; Promote individual and team enthusiasm, motivation, commitment and productivity via open discussion, honest communication, factual representation and even-handed problem/issue/dispute/conflict resolution.

Drive the leadership improvement initiative.


* Create and maintain a technology strategy (a long-term view with elements of process, product interactions) is created and maintained; hardware and tools (interaction with process) and product quality by design.


* Identify capital requirements and submit during 5-year and 1-year planning activities.

CAR's are prepared, approved, and the associated projects completed on-schedule and within budget.


* Manage manufacturing and purchasing support to ensure and inventory levels and control systems are appropriately established, utilized and maintained in the ERP system.


* Presents at the QBR on a quarterly basis.

Presentations are timely, concise, and strategic.


* Seeks new oppo...