John Aldridge

John Aldridge is an experienced facilities management professional with a strong background in engineering and operations across multiple high-tech companies. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Global Facilities at Coherent since January 2014, John is responsible for overseeing facilities, environmental, security, and construction efforts to optimize service delivery. Prior roles include Facility Operations Manager at Applied Materials, where John ensured compliance with safety and cleanliness standards for semiconductor production, and Facilities Engineering Manager at VLSI Technologies/Philips Semiconductor, focusing on corporate headquarters maintenance. John also held positions as Facilities and Construction Manager at SPECTRIAN, INC, and Facility Manager at Skyworks Solutions, where John maintained operational efficiency in 24/7 production environments. Early in the career, John worked as Plant Engineering Supervisor at Varian Semiconductor. John holds an Associate's degree in Construction Technology from Cuesta College and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Facility Management from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.