Pilot Plant Manager

Entegris • Aurora, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Entegris is currently seeking a Pilot Plant Manager, to join our CMP Pads Manufacturing team. This position will be based in our Aurora, Illinois facility. The Pilot Plant Manager position oversees all staff and daily operations within the pilot plant and is accountable for meeting pilot production requirements by ensuring safety, quality, delivery, people development, and cost control through effective supervision and workflow coordination. This also includes a heightened enface on customer sample turnaround times for strategic market wins. The Pilot Plant Manager will report to the Sr. Operations Manager. This position will provide training, guidance, and motivation, while ensuring that work instructions are created, maintained, and followed. Your help in supporting a culture where teamwork, innovation, and accountability are of the highest importance. This position works closely with operations, production engineering, planning, quality, technical program, research and development, and other supporting functions to ensure seamless communication across the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with an emphasis in business operations, engineering, supply chain or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with previous experience as a leader
• Planning department experience/knowledge
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems: SAP experience preferred
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Adherence to and embodiment of our PACE Values
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; must build relationships and trust with teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to formulate charts and graphs to understand and display data
• Proven six sigma methodologies and proven successes

Nice To Haves

• CNC and web lamination process knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work practices and procedures are always followed on the manufacturing floor during pilot processing
• Work with EHS and site leadership to improve safety and 5S+S culture, training, and hazard recognition for operators
• Effectively manage pilot plant staff (technicians & planning) to ensure proper raw material levels are identified and tool availability is planned
• Be accountable for operator performance, plant cleanliness, and adherence to safety and operations procedures
• Support and maintain focus of product/material transfers to the Operations team through engineering collaboration
• Act as first point of contact regarding any issues that may arise (safety, quality, people, etc.) and maintain clear and consistent documentation and communication as needed
• Closely manage team member area assignments to ensure daily work direction is clear and schedule attainment ensuring on-time customer shipments are achieved
• Proactively monitor daily output of the team and machine efficiency, addressing gaps and escalating all issues in a timely manner
• Assist with evaluating and investigating quality and or process issues
• Provide training for team members in compliance with requirements; identify and resolve skill gaps with supplemental training as needed
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility through budget planning and strong accountability of department inventory management
• Communicate goals and expectations to team members and conduct performance management process
• Work together with key functional groups within the organization to resolve issues and ensure sample order goals are met
• Maintain ability to work during off-shift hours and provide on-site support as needed, according to business need

Benefits

• 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.
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Open Leave 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager