Production Supervisor

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity at our North Kingstown, RI facility for a Production Supervisor! We are seeking a Production Supervisor
to oversee production in our batch-based chemical manufacturing environment. This position requires strong technical expertise, particularly in chemical processes, as well as leadership skills to guide and develop a production team. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in chemical engineering and possess the ability to bridge technical knowledge with operational oversight. This role presents an opportunity for growth into broader operational (operations) leadership.

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry—where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more.

We’re a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you’ve got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what’s possible—for the world and your future.

We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in:
Mesa, Arizona;
Castroville, California;
Hollister, California;
Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island—each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Plan and implement work schedules to support a 24/5 operation, ensuring the efficient utilization of manpower and equipment to meet production demand.
• Identify and communicate equipment, material, and process needs with management, engineering, and maintenance to address production constraints and improve efficiencies.
• Make independent decisions within established procedures, fully understanding and following MOC (Management of Change), ECN (Engineering Change Notice), and SETCO (Safety, Engineering, Technology, Construction, Operations) requirements.
• Develop, train, and certify team members on job‑specific tasks, tracking individual performance in alignment with HR policies and operational procedures.
• Participate in daily Production Scheduling meetings to align production activities with schedule changes and operational needs.
• Ensure GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliance within the production team, maintaining complete and accurate documentation. Write, review, and approve standard operating procedures and work instructions, maintain operations training modules.
• Foster a safe and quality‑driven work environment through effective communication, compliance with safety standards, and promotion of best practices.
• Lead team dynamics through effective team meetings, one‑on‑one communication, and problem solving, ensuring adherence to required training modules and safety protocols.
• Take responsibility for daily production activities, driving accountability, resolving issues, and filling operational gaps as needed to meet production goals.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. A related technical field with equivalent experience in chemical manufacturing may be considered. A minimum of 5‑7 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a high‑paced industrial environment, applying critical problem‑solving skills to resolve production issues under time constraints.
• Strong understanding of Root Cause Analysis (5Y, Fishbone) and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Familiarity with GMP, MOC, ECN, and other chemical process…