FormFactor

Sr Production Supervisor

FormFactor$104K — $137K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Proven leadership skills in team settings
  • Strong problem-solving abilities in operations contexts

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve production goals
  • Monitor and analyze KPIs related to quality and efficiency
  • Resolve production issues affecting safety and output
  • Supervise and develop a team of technicians and operators
  • Conduct performance reviews and facilitate coaching
  • Implement safety and compliance procedures within the manufacturing environment
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending accounts
  • Paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
Shift:
The regular hours for this position are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday from 6:00am to 6:15pm.

Job Description:

The Sr Production Supervisor leads and develops a team of manufacturing technicians in a high-volume, high-precision FormFactor semiconductor fab environment. This role is responsible for executing daily production plans, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and driving continuous improvement across assigned shifts or production areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Operations
  • Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet throughput, quality, cost, and cycle-time objectives.
  • Execute production schedules, capacity plans, and work priorities across assigned tools and processes.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including yield, equipment utilization, scrap, and on-time delivery.
  • Escalate and coordinate resolution of production issues impacting safety, quality, or output.


People Leadership
  • Directly supervise and develop a team of manufacturing technicians and operators.
  • Conduct daily shift meetings, performance check-ins, coaching, and corrective action as needed.
  • Execute hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and timekeeping activities.
  • Complete formal performance reviews and succession development planning.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.


Quality, Safety & Compliance
  • Enforce compliance with safety procedures, cleanroom protocols, and EHS standards.
  • Ensure adherence to ISO, quality system, and fab operating procedures.
  • Participate in audits, corrective actions, and root-cause investigations.
  • Champion safe work practices and immediate response to safety incidents.


Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, yield, and cycle time using Lean / Six Sigma principles.
  • Lead kaizen events, standard work creation, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Planning teams.


Communication & Collaboration
  • Serve as the primary point of coordination between technicians, engineers, and management.
  • Communicate production status, risks, and corrective actions clearly and proactively.
  • Support change management initiatives and implementation of new tools or processes.


Skills:
Cleanroom Operations, Kaizen (Continuous Improvement), Lean Manufacturing Operations, Operations Problem Solving, People Leadership, Semiconductor Manufacturing

Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience | Required

Pay Range:
$104,600.00 - $137,235.00

Pay Range Explained:
This role in Livermore, California pays between $104,600.00 and $137,235.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You'll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.

About FormFactor

FormFactor, Inc. is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full IC life cycle ? from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor?s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The Company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America. FormFactor is headquartered in Livermore, California with operations worldwide.
Learn more about FormFactor
Size
2,293 employees
Market Cap
$1.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$78.5 million
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
+14.9%
Revenue
$693.6 million
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