Chemical Manufacturing, Production Supervisor

Entegris, Inc.; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid holidays

PTO

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Ambler, PA is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for Chemical Manufacturing to lead specialty chemical operations. You will guide a team of chemists and technicians, manage daily priorities, and participate in synthesis, purification, and batch execution while ensuring safety and quality.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, EHS, Planning, and New Product Development to drive continuous improvement, scale-up, and technology transfer at the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing, operations, or specialty chemical production experience.
• At least 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of chemical synthesis and purification processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, or regulated production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team while remaining actively involved in daily manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of chemists, technicians, and production employees.
• Set daily priorities and allocate resources to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
• Work alongside the team in chemical synthesis, purification, packaging, material handling, and batch execution.
• Operate and troubleshoot reactors, vessels, filtration systems, distillation equipment, ovens, rotovaps, and related process equipment.
• Support manufacturing processes such as polymerization, esterification, distillation, extraction, filtration, chromatography, crystallization, and vacuum drying.
• Ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with batch records, SOPs, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready production documentation.
• Lead safety investigations, corrective actions, equipment reliability efforts, and continuous improvement projects.
• Monitor and improve safety, quality, throughput, yield, delivery, inventory, and cost performance.
• Collaborate across functions to support production planning, process optimization, scale-up, technology transfer, and new product introductions.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Process knowledge

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SPC

Job description

Job Title: Chemical Manufacturing, Production Supervisor Job Description: We are seeking a hands‑on Production Supervisor – Chemical Manufacturing to lead specialty chemical manufacturing operations at our Ambler site. This working supervisor will guide and develop the production team while actively participating in chemical synthesis, purification, batch execution, equipment operation, and troubleshooting. You will help build a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement while partnering with Engineering, Quality, Planning, EHS, Logistics, and New Product Development.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of chemists, technicians, and production employees.
• Set daily priorities and allocate resources to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
• Work alongside the team in chemical synthesis, purification, packaging, material handling, and batch execution.
• Operate and troubleshoot reactors, vessels, filtration systems, distillation equipment, ovens, rotovaps, and related process equipment.
• Support manufacturing processes such as polymerization, esterification, distillation, extraction, filtration, chromatography, crystallization, and vacuum drying.
• Ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with batch records, SOPs, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready production documentation.
• Lead safety investigations, corrective actions, equipment reliability efforts, and continuous improvement projects.
• Monitor and improve safety, quality, throughput, yield, delivery, inventory, and cost performance.
• Collaborate across functions to support production planning, process optimization, scale‑up, technology transfer, and new product introductions.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing, operations, or specialty chemical production experience.
• At least 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of chemical synthesis and purification processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, or regulated production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team while remaining actively involved in daily manufacturing operations.

Preferred

• Experience in specialty chemicals, semiconductor materials, pharmaceuticals, or advanced materials.
• Familiarity with ISO, GMP, or comparable quality systems.
• SAP, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or SPC experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting process equipment.
• Experience supporting process scale‑up or commercialization.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, and work throughout manufacturing and laboratory areas.
• Ability to work safely around hazardous chemicals and wear required PPE, including a respirator and chemical protective equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain respirator certification.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity for a motivated, hands‑on leader who enjoys working directly with people, processes, and equipment. You will have a visible impact on team development, operational performance, product quality, and the continued growth of the Ambler site.

What We Offer

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Compensation: $80,000 to $95,000 with actual pay dependent on candidate
• Annual Bonus Eligible
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Flexible work schedule and 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.

Entegris does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role.

Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

At Entegris, we want you to be part of our culture, which values your unique talents, skills, and experiences. We believe what we do is as important as how we do it. People at our company bring their true selves to work, and are appreciated not only for what they do, but for who they are. This plus the technical complexity of our products and solutions means you can be sure your work is both challenging and changing the world for the better.

Learn more about why people enjoy working at Entegris.