Production Supervisor

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials U.S.A., Inc.; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in semiconductor materials is seeking a Production Supervisor for their North Kingstown facility. The role involves overseeing production, ensuring compliance, and fostering a safe work environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in chemical engineering and proven leadership experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in manufacturing, with 3+ in leadership.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, Lean, Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing work schedules for a 24/5 operation.
• Leading team meetings and problem-solving efforts.
• Ensuring GMP compliance and maintaining documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity at our North Kingstown, RI facility for a Production Supervisor. This role involves overseeing production in a chemical manufacturing environment, requiring strong technical expertise in chemical processes and leadership skills to guide a team. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in chemical engineering and have experience bridging technical knowledge with operational management. This position offers growth into broader operational leadership.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. specializes in advanced materials for the semiconductor industry, enabling the manufacturing of microchips for AI, electronics, and more. We operate six U.S. facilities and are part of a global company headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

1. Planning and implementing work schedules for a 24/5 operation.
2. Communicating equipment, material, and process needs with management and maintenance.
3. Making independent decisions within established procedures, following safety and change management protocols.
4. Developing, training, and certifying team members.
5. Participating in production scheduling meetings.
6. Ensuring GMP compliance and maintaining documentation.
7. Fostering a safe and quality-driven work environment.
8. Leading team meetings and problem-solving efforts.
9. Managing daily production activities to meet goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; 5-7 years in manufacturing, with 3+ in leadership.
• Proven leadership in a high-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, Lean, Six Sigma.
• Familiarity with GMP, MOC, ECN, and chemical process requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, barcode systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain accurate records.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience in microelectronics or chemical manufacturing industries.

Physical and Additional Requirements

• Ability to wear a respirator and lift objects up to 50 lbs with or without mechanical assistance.
• Competency in workplace resilience, communication, reasoning, organization, and problem-solving.

Fujifilm is committed to equal opportunity employment and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For inquiries, contact our HR Department.