Sr Supv, Production

Ultra Clean Technology; Hillsboro (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Sr. Supervisor, Production to oversee cleaning, coating, and contamination control for semiconductor components. You will lead ~12 technicians, manage staffing and training, and drive schedule adherence using ERP systems to meet delivery and quality goals.

The role emphasizes cleanroom compliance, safety, and cross-functional collaboration with materials, engineering, and quality teams to optimize efficiency on shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in semiconductor capital equipment or related industry preferred.
• Experience in cleanroom environments or high-purity processes strongly desired.
• Knowledge of cycle time, yield, or cost improvement projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise manufacturing personnel in cleaning, coating, and contamination control processes.
• Develop work schedules and manage shift coverage.
• Hire, train, and develop staff; maintain training/skill matrices.
• Oversee production issues for the shift and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area to cleanroom standards.
• Collaborate with materials, engineering, and quality teams to meet delivery and quality targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and complete assigned projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today!

UCT is looking for a talented Sr. Supervisor, Production to join us in Phoenix, AZ!

The Sr. Supervisor oversees operations at UCT’s Services site, ensuring precision processes for cleaning, coating, and contamination control of semiconductor components. This role manages a team of approximately 12 technicians and one lead, driving adherence to cleanroom standards, safety protocols, and quality requirements. Responsibilities include staffing, training, and performance management, while leveraging ERP systems to monitor workflow, resolve issues, and meet production schedules. The Sr. Supervisor champions operational excellence and continuous improvement, collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain ultra-high purity standards and optimize efficiency across the shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise manufacturing personnel in cleaning, coating, and contamination control processes.
• Develop work schedules and manage shift coverage.
• Hire, train, and develop staff members; maintain a current training/skill matrix.
• Oversee all production issues for the shift and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area to cleanroom standards.
• Collaborate with materials, engineering, and quality teams to ensure delivery schedules are met and quality is maintained.
• Manage performance, conflict resolution, work scheduling, and training to achieve delivery and quality objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and complete assigned projects.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work effectively with operations and cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems; SAP preferred.
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and contamination control highly desirable.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or equivalent preferred.

Experience Requirement:

Work Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in semiconductor capital equipment or related industry highly preferred.
• Prior experience in cleanroom environments or high-purity processes strongly desired.
• Experience with cycle time, yield, or cost improvement projects is a plus.

Management Experience (for people manager job only) :

• 1+ years supervisory experience in high-technology manufacturing required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This section is required for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA)

Criteria:

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed primarily in an office and manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull, and grasp.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to Talk on phone and use computer for extended periods of time may be required.

Environmental Exposure:

• Work performed in a cleanroom and manufacturing environment with with some changes of temperature, as well as throughout the premises
• Subject to hazards including electrical current, moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals and debris.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computer etc.

Overnight Travel:

• Work may require out of town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting).

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.