Continuous Improvement Manager

Company Overview:

Coherent Corp. is a global leaders in datacenter and communications industries. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, USA, and founded in 1971, Coherent operates in over 20 countries worldwide. Since entering Vietnam in 2005, Coherent has expanded to over 2,400 employees across Binh Duong (VSIP1), Dong Nai (Nhon Trach 1), Hanoi, and Bac Ninh (Yen Phong IP). As part of our global growth strategy and commitment to local talent development, we aim to create over 4,000 new job opportunities in Vietnam within the next five years.

Business Title: Manager, Continuous Improvement

Work Location: Nhơn Trạch 1, Đồng Nai.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE JOB:

- This job is to direct and oversee the all the daily operations of CI Team for a designated plant by providing leadership as the continuous process, quality improvement subject expert matter; acting as the continuous improvement confidant to top management, coordinates CI activities in the organization and leads team events; developing project theme and team in accordance with the company’s mission on elimination of waste, decreasing inventory, and increasing throughput to make sure that company objective achieves optimistically.

- This role is to assess, monitor, and enhance Manufacturing performance for the organisation and analyse current practices and develop business process improvements as well as implement changes in workflows, structures, and teams to ensure continuous performance.

• Works with top management to identify Key System and Process Measures

• Assists top management in identifying opportunities for improvement, selection and scope.

• Works with top management to identify project leader and team member from cross function department.

• Assists top management in the execution of improving the Key Process Measures by using CI tools (Lean, Six Sigma, and CQI)

• Assists top management in driving CI initiatives through organizational design and prioritize per business strategies.

• Schedule and manage project DMAIC tollgate review to make sure projects meet target and due date.

• Ensure your team is staffed, motivated, inspired, engaged and empowered to deliver a high and sustainable performance level in an ever-changing environment at a cost level the organization can sustain and reflects market realities.

• Ensure you have the right people in the right jobs, by consistently using proper interview and selection techniques and methodologies throughout your organization.

Educational background: Bachelor’s Degree in one of following majors of Industrial Management, Engineering, Science or relevant majors.

Experience:

• 8+ years of related working in hi-tech or smart enterprise manufacturing environment with the majority of the job of Continuous Improvement, Transformation, Digitalisation, Automation with 3+ of management/leadership experience.

• Experience in working Project Management is strongly desirable.

Abilities:

• Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written Vietnamese and English.

• A team player, comfortable working in a multi-cultural environment, ability to work in a demanding environment; someone who can interact effectively across global and culturally diverse organizations.

• Ability to comprehend and manage the various cultural, language, regulatory, and business practices associated with a multinational business operations.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Working Hours: Standard 40-hour workweek with flexible arrangements to support work-life balance and productivity.

• Flexible Working Location: Employees are entitled to 6–12 flexible working days per calendar year, depending on the position.

• Free Shuttle Service: Staff transportation from Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City to our offices in Nhon Trach and VSIP1.

• Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive salary with annual reviews, plus allowances for accommodation, transportation, parking.

• Attractive Annual Bonus: From 1.96 to 4.00 months of salary, including the 13th-month bonus (effective for new offers from July 2025).

• Premium Health Insurance: Comprehensive BVH coverage for employees, with optional family inclusion.

• Employee Well-being & Development: Training programs, annual health check-ups, holiday gifts, travel opportunities, sports events, and more.

At Coherent, our people are the driving force behind our success. Through continuous improvement in talent acquisition and management, we deliver a seamless and inclusive experience that empowers individuals to thrive. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures every candidate and employee is valued, supported, and positioned to make meaningful contributions to our mission and long-term growth.

Join Coherent and become part of a team, today.