Job Description

For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology — powering the innovation behind smartphones, computers, TVs, and other devices people use every day. Our success is built on quality, collaboration, and the dedication of our people. Join us and be part of a company recognized worldwide for cutting-edge technology, exceptional service, and strong customer partnerships.

Position Summary: 

As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will lead and support production teams in a high-tech, fast-paced manufacturing environment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of daily operations. This role is responsible for driving shift performance, meeting production goals, coaching and developing employees, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and partnering with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, EHSS, and Planning. The Manufacturing Supervisor plays a key role in building a strong team culture while delivering customer commitments and continuous improvement results.

Location:

• Photronics – Boise, Idaho (US). This is an on-site position, and we are not open to remote candidates at this time.
• This facility is a government trusted facility. Applicants selected for this position will be required to apply for and maintain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance.  In accordance with U.S. government security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible to hold DOD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and cleanroom/controlled environment procedures.
• Monitor production performance and escalate issues impacting output, quality, or equipment availability.
• Coordinate staffing, schedule coverage, and workflow execution to meet production requirements.
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to troubleshoot process/equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Support and reinforce disciplined execution of standard work, work instructions, and operating procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, yield, cycle time, and team effectiveness.
• Participate in root cause investigations, corrective actions, and documentation related to quality or safety events.
• Maintain accurate shift communication through handoffs, production tracking, and reporting.
• Promote a positive team environment with clear expectations, accountability, and recognition.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or high-tech production environment.
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and customer focus.
• Working knowledge of safety procedures and best practices in manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead teams, resolve conflict, and collaborate across departments.
• Ability to analyze production performance, identify issues, and take corrective action.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems (Microsoft Office) and willingness to learn internal systems.

Preferred Skills / Experience (Nice to Have):

• Experience in semiconductor, photomask, cleanroom, or other precision manufacturing environments.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure (5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis, etc.).
• Experience supporting shift operations, including off-shifts, weekends, or rotating schedules.
• Prior experience leading teams in a regulated or highly quality-driven manufacturing environment.

Travel: Minimal (0–5%)

Why Photronics:

• Be part of a global technology leader driving innovation for the world’s biggest tech companies.
• Work in a collaborative, growth-focused environment where your expertise will have a real impact.
• Develop your leadership skills by mentoring and guiding a talented accounting team.
• Enjoy stability, challenge, and opportunity at a company with more than 50 years of proven success
• Competitive salary and annual bonus program.
• Equity compensation eligibility.
• Full suite of health and welfare benefits.
• 401k with company match.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for team members’ disabilities and religious beliefs or practices.

Agency Notice: Photronics does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach from search firms or employment agencies. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee regarding this opening. Resumes submitted outside of our approved agency engagement process will be considered the sole property of Photronics, and no fees will be paid if such candidates are hired. Only agencies with a valid agreement in place with Photronics and assigned to this role may submit candidates.