Supervisor, Operations

Entegris; South Dakota; On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Progressive paid time off

401(K) employer match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris is seeking a driven Production Supervisor for the CMP Pads Manufacturing team at the Aurora, IL facility. You will lead a shift-based team of production operators, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating with engineering and cross-functional partners.

This role requires strong leadership, experience in a complex manufacturing setting, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong grasp of manufacturing principles with quick learning of the production module.
• History of supervising and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Champion safe work practices and monitor adherence to procedures.
• Lead and develop production employees with training and performance reviews.
• Communicate goals, priorities, and area assignments clearly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain efficient operations.
• Oversee output to meet quality standards and support defect investigations.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methods to improve planning, 6S, and daily execution.
• Monitor daily results and escalate issues promptly.
• Identify opportunities for safety, cost reduction, and waste elimination.
• Serve as first point of contact for shift-level concerns.
• Promote a culture of development, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Lean Six Sigma

ERP/MRP SAP

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

CNC machining

Web lamination

COBOTs

Metrology instruments

Job description

Job Title

Supervisor, Operations

Job Description

TheRole

Entegris is seeking a driven and collaborative Production Supervisor to join the CMP Pads Manufacturing team at the Aurora, Illinois facility. This leader will be accountable for meeting departmental production targets by leading a high-performing team with a strong focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The Production Supervisor will oversee production operators, equipment staffing, and workflow while fostering teamwork, innovation, and accountability. This role partners closely with engineering and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth communication and seamless operations across all production shifts. This 1** st **Shift position is onsite, Monday through Friday, leading a team thatoperates6:00 am to 2:00 pm , with extended shift support and weekend oversight as business needs require.

WhatYou’llDo

• Champion safe work practices by modeling expected behaviors, partnering with EHS on safety training, and monitoring adherence to procedures, restrictions, cleanliness, and hazard controls.

• Lead and develop production employees through effective training, ongoing support, clear expectations, timely performance reviews, and consistent documentation of corrective actions.

• Provide clear communication regarding goals, expectations, daily priorities, area assignments, equipment staffing, and workflow coordination.

• Collaborate with fellow supervisors, engineering, management, and other cross-functional partners to maintain aligned and efficient operations across shifts.

• Oversee production output to ensure products meet quality standards; support defect investigations, recommend corrective actions, update documentation, and contribute to scrap-reduction efforts.

• Apply Lean and Six Sigma concepts, including Kanban, 6S, PDCA, and visual management, to improve resource planning, schedule attainment, workplace organization, and daily execution.

• Monitor daily production results and promptly elevate safety, quality, personnel, equipment, material, process, or schedule issues.

• Identify and pursue opportunities for safety improvements, 6S, labor, cost reduction, waste elimination, improved material flow, and greater equipment and process efficiency.

• Serve as the first point of contact for shift-level concerns and provide day-to-day directions to the production team.

• Promote a culture of employee development, accountability, engagement, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.

WhatWeSeek

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a complex manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, with the ability to quickly gain competency in the assigned production module.

• Demonstrated experience leading a team.

• Excellent organizational, planning, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to adapt to changing workforce, environmental, operating, and customer needs.

• Ability to work extended shift hours as business needs require.

• Working knowledge of production related ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience is preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

• Commitment to employee development, accountability, and engagement.

• Adherence to and embodiment of Entegris PACE Values.

PreferredQualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field.

• Five or more years of supervisory experience.

• History of monitoring schedule attainment, daily output, machine efficiency, material availability, and tool readiness.

• Knowledge of CNC machining, web lamination processes, COBOTs and basic metrology instruments.

• Experience applying Six Sigma methodologies in a manufacturing environment.

• Good organizational and planning skills, communication skills and ability to adapt to workforce, work environment and customer needs.

Why Work at Entegris

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.

Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background,experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees tobringnew ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company isencouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-makingprocess is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at everylevel of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as anorganization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningfulway. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact onyour life inside and outside of the office.

WhatWeOffer

Ourtotalrewardspackagegoesaboveandbeyondjustapaycheck.Whetheryou’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Compensation: $71,500 - $95,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role

• Annual bonus eligibility

• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs

• Education assistance to support your learning journey

• A 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 opportunitytoall 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.