Sr. Production Supervisor (2nd Shift) at Quantum Clean · Hillsboro

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

The Sr. Production Supervisor leads multiple process areas or shifts within an Advanced Technology Cleaning Center (ATCC), ensuring consistent execution of ultra-high purity cleaning, coating, and analytical preparation processes. This role drives operational performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost while developing frontline leadership and improving process capability.

The Sr. Supervisor plays a key role in scaling operations, driving consistency, and supporting customer-critical semiconductor processes, where contamination control and repeatability are essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams or shifts performing:
  • Electrical wire Assembly
  • Mechanical Assembly
  • Inspection of products
• Drive site performance to meet or exceed:
  • Customer turnaround time (TAT)
  • Quality and contamination control targets
  • Productivity and cost metrics
• Ensure consistent execution of copy-exact processes and standardized work across all process areas.
• Partner cross-functionally with:
  • Engineering (process improvements, new qualifications)
  • Quality (nonconformance, audits, customer requirements)
  • Planning/Customer Service (priorities & delivery commitments)
• Lead escalation and resolution of:
  • Process deviations
  • Contamination risks
  • Equipment and capacity constraints
• Own workforce planning, staffing, scheduling, and shift coverage.
• Develop frontline supervisors and high-potential employees.
• Implement and sustain:
  • Lean initiatives
  • Standard work
  • Visual management and performance tracking
• Drive continuous improvement in:
  • Cycle time / TAT
  • Yield / rework reduction
  • Throughput and labor efficiency
• Ensure compliance with all EHS, chemical safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize ERP/MES systems to monitor work-in-process, capacity, and output.
• Lead communication across shifts and with site leadership.

Other Duties

Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities across multiple teams
• Deep understanding of:
  • Manufacturing and product assembly
  • Ability to production eadlines
  • Supervision of team
• Proven ability to manage high-mix, quick-turn service operations
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Experience driving Lean/continuous improvement initiatives
• Effective cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficiency with ERP/MES systems and data-driven decision making

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering, Operations, or related field)
• 5+ years experience in:
  • Semiconductor services, ATCC, parts cleaning, coating, or similar environment
• 2+ years of leadership experience (supervising teams or supervisors)
• Experience in contamination-sensitive or high-purity environments strongly preferred

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Combination of floor-based leadership and administrative work
• Frequent presence in cleanroom and chemical processing areas
• PPE required; exposure to chemicals and processing equipment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25–40 lbs as needed

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.