Supervisor, Production (Assembly 2nd Shift)

Ultra Clean Technology; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology in Hillsboro, OR seeks a seasoned Shift Supervisor to lead technicians across cleaning, chemical processing, coating, inspection, and packaging. You will drive daily execution, ensure SOP compliance, and maintain strict cleanroom standards while pushing safety and 6S practices on the production floor.

You will coordinate with planning, quality, engineering, and logistics to ensure on-time processing, proper prioritization of customer orders, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a process-driven environment.
• Ability to read and enforce SOPs and work instructions.
• Strong communication and multitasking in a high-mix, quick-turn setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technicians performing parts cleaning, chemical processing, coating, inspection, and packaging operations.
• Lead daily shift execution to meet turnaround time, quality, and throughput goals.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and cleanroom protocols.
• Promote safety-focused culture, PPE usage and safe chemical handling.
• Coordinate with planning, quality, engineering, and logistics to ensure on-time processing and correct order prioritization.
• Support and troubleshoot process issues affecting quality, cycle time, or yield.
• Maintain 6S, train technicians, and manage certification records.
• Lead shift handoffs and communicate priorities and metrics.
• Participate in Lean/Kaizen initiatives to reduce cycle time, contamination, and costs.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

SOP enforcement

Communication

Multitasking

Lean/6S familiarity

Education

High School diploma

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MES 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, and a passion for success, join us today!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise technicians performing parts cleaning, chemical processing, coating, inspection, and packaging operations.
• Lead daily shift execution to meet turnaround time (TAT), quality, and throughput goals.
• Ensure strict adherence to:
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Work instructions and chemical recipes.
  • Cleanroom protocols and contamination control standards.
• Promote and enforce safety-first culture, including proper PPE usage and safe chemical handling.
• Monitor workflow across process areas (e.g., wet benches, blasting, coating, bake, inspection, packaging).
• Coordinate with planning, quality, engineering, and logistics to ensure:
  • On-time processing and delivery.
  • Correct prioritization of customer orders.
• Support and troubleshoot process issues impacting quality, cycle time, or yield.
• Maintain area readiness, organization, and 6S standards.
• Develop, train, and coach technicians on processes, safety, and performance expectations.
• Maintain training records and support skill certification / qualification matrix.
• Lead shift handoffs and communicate priorities, issues, and metrics.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen) focused on:
  • Cycle time reduction.
  • Contamination reduction.
  • Efficiency and cost improvements.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties may change at any time.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong leadership and team development skills in a process-driven environment
• Working knowledge of:
  • Cleanroom operations and contamination control principles.
  • Chemical processing or wet lab environments.
• Ability to read and enforce SOPs and technical work instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-mix, quick-turn environment.
• Strong communication and escalation skills.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, ERP/MES systems).
• Familiarity with Lean/6S principles preferred.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in:
  • Semiconductor services, parts cleaning, coating, or similar environment.
  • Chemical processing, cleanroom, or regulated production environment.
• 1+ year of supervisory or team lead experience preferred.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Majority of time spent on production floor (cleanroom and chemical processing areas).
• Required to wear PPE (gowning, gloves, respirators, etc.).
• Regular exposure to chemicals and wet processing equipment.
• Standing for extended periods; ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Repetitive motion and frequent movement between process areas.

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.