2nd Shift Operations Supervisor

Full-time - Mid Level

Aurora, IL

About the position

Entegris is currently seeking a 2nd Shift Operations Supervisor to join our Slurries Manufacturing team. This position will be based in our Aurora, Illinois facility. The Operations Supervisor position is responsible and accountable for achieving departmental production requirements by focusing on safety, quality, and cost, through supervision of the first shift chemical operations associates and through the coordination of scheduling and workflow. This position will provide staff training, guidance, and motivation, while ensuring that work instructions are maintained and are followed. Helping to instill a culture where teamwork, innovation, and accountability are of the highest importance. Works closely with the engineering and supporting functions to ensure seamless communication across the production shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe work practices and works with EHS to train and elevate culture of safety within the team.
• Monitors work area and employees’ performance for adherence to safety procedures, work restrictions, cleanliness expectations and all potential hazards.
• Create and maintain a positive work environment by training & developing employees, maintaining open & appropriate interactions with staff, and answering questions that are asked.
• Addresses issues with staff in a fair and consistent manner, with supportive documentation and timely feedback and corrective actions.
• Adheres to Company policies, procedures, and applicable budget requirements.
• Communicates effectively to the team regarding goals and expectations and confidently interacts with all employees and leaders of the organization.
• Ensures expected output of quality products is achieved.
• Assists in investigating and evaluating quality defects as assigned and in determining appropriate actions to be taken.
• Assists with recommending and implementing of solutions to improve quality of products.
• Gives suggestions in writing document change orders and manufacturing instructions.
• Assists in identifying and recommending procedures for scrap reduction.
• Promotes the use of Lean / Sigma Manufacturing concepts including SPC, Kanban materials management and 6s.
• Uses PDCA, visual management, meeting customer demands through schedule attainment, and daily improvements to monitor and adjust production requirements and resources to ensure on time shipment.
• Monitors production hour by hour performance and escalates issues.
• Implements and monitors continuous quality improvement activities including waste and cost reduction, equipment, and tool efficiencies.
• Provides daily work direction to team members and acts as first point of contact regarding any issues that may arise on shift, including but not limited to, safety incident, quality, personnel, etc.
• Stretch outside of comfort zone - effectively adapting to new assignments, managers, business challenges.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years manufacturing experience with 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Functional understanding of chemical batch processing including blending, filling and packaging.
• Drives employee development, accountability, and engagement.
• Willingness to work during off-shift as business requires.
• Knowledge of inventory management processes.
• Ability and willingness to enforce all safety protocols.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Showcases and exemplifies PACE Values.
• Must be able to read and write in the English language.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum 4 years of experience in chemical batch processing and 2 years of direct supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• An ability to effectively communicate across all shifts and interact with Engineering, Maintenance, Warehouse, Management and Administrative staff as needed.
• Willingness, flexibility, and commitment required to succeed in a high demand, broad responsibility, team environment.
• Ability to use various computer applications including ERP (preferably SAP) and experience using PLCs, HMIs and similar control systems to load recipes/programs and perform process monitoring.
• Ability to enter data into cells, read and create charts and graphs, and generate formulas to analyze data and maintain metrics.

Benefits

• Compensation Range is $74,000 - $100,000.
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match.
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge.
• Education assistance to support your learning journey.
• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.