Lead, Manufacturing Operations

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The Lead, Manufacturing Operations is responsible for achieving production requirements with a strong focus on safety, predictability, and product quality within a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role coordinates and supports manufacturing activities across products, components, and subassemblies, ensuring production goals are met through strong operational oversight, effective collaboration, and continuous improvement practices.

The position plays a key role in planning, organizing, and optimizing production workflows. It partners closely with cross-functional teams-including Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Maintenance-to ensure consistent output of high-quality products, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency. Success is measured by production performance, process stability, adherence to safety and quality standards, and contributions to continuous improvement.

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Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Champion safety processes and ensure that improvements for a safer workplace are identified, prioritized, and supported.

Provide operational leadership and technical guidance to production teams without direct supervisory responsibility.

Monitor and maintain daily performance to the production schedule, identifying risks and proposing recovery plans when needed.

Coordinate production activities to maximize efficiency (e.g., safety, quality, on-time shipping, cycle time, and gross margin) and achieve departmental goals.

Track and report on daily production status, operational metrics, and key performance indicators.

Support training efforts by maintaining training metrics and promoting adequate cross-training to enhance operational flexibility.

Adjust or recommend modifications to production plans and schedules based on changing operational needs.

Recommend and support implementation of improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.

Analyze and help resolve production issues by providing troubleshooting assistance and documenting findings.

Maintain accurate time, production, and performance records as required.

Assist in developing capital equipment justifications related to process technology, quality improvements, cost efficiency, and cycle-time reduction.

Ensure compliance with safety, product, quality, and operational procedures.

Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Maintenance to ensure targets and objectives are consistently met.

Partner with Planning to help balance factory demand with available labor capacity.

Adhere to company policies, procedures, and budget requirements.

Follow established work standards and contribute to the development and refinement of process and quality systems.

Participate in Lean Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing methods, workflow, and overall production performance.

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Success Measures

Achievement of production goals related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Ability to influence others and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Demonstrated accountability, integrity, and ownership of results.

Effective communication and ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Consistent focus on customer needs and end-user requirements.

Effective workload balancing and timely delivery of key deliverables.

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Qualifications - Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Management, or equivalent manufacturing experience.

5-8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in production operations, process improvement, or planning.

Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Strong experience with SAP or an equivalent ERP system (Oracle, PeopleSoft).

Advanced Excel skills (modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).

Ability to excel in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Strong results orientation with a proactive, self-directed work style.

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 to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization - not just when it's convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

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.

• Compensation: $108,000- $124,000 per year 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 opportunity for all 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.