Chemical Manufacturing, Production Supervisor

Entegris · Ambler, PA

Level: Supervisor
Team: Production
Base pay: $80k–$95k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at Entegris (industrial) in Ambler, PA. Collaborate across functions to support production planning, process optimization, scale-up, technology transfer, and new product introductions.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, FDA / GMP, SAP, EHS / safety
Base pay: $80k–$95k
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 28 other live production postings in Pennsylvania.

Experience asked: More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 72%
✓ FDA / GMP 48%
Root cause 31%
✓ Lean 28%
Union environment 24%
5S 21%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, SPC, New product launch, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 50 lbs

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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.

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.

· 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.

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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

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.

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