SMT Supervisor - 1st shift

LeoForce; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

Generous PTO

Job summary

LeoForce in Nampa, ID is seeking an experienced SMT Supervisor to lead surface mount manufacturing operations and a team of operators and technicians. You will drive production performance, ensure product quality, and respond to customer and delivery requirements.

The role requires 3+ years in SMT/PCBA with leadership experience, strong IPC knowledge, and a hands-on approach to Lean improvements. On-site, with growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience with 1+ year in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of SMT equipment: pick-and-place, solder paste printers, reflow ovens, AOI.
• Experience with SMT process setup, troubleshooting and yield improvement.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and electronics assembly practices.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, drawings, and production schedules.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to support off-shifts or overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of SMT/PCB assembly lines.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of SMT operators and technicians.
• Ensure production schedules are met with high quality and efficiency.
• Monitor throughput, uptime, scrap, and first-pass yield (FPY).
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues with engineering and maintenance.
• Support setups, changeovers, and line balancing to optimize productivity.
• Enforce adherence to work instructions, ESD protocols, and safety standards.
• Coordinate with Quality for IPC compliance (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001).
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and operator training.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles.

Skills

SMT/PCBA manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Reading drawings

SMT process setup

IPC standards

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree preferred

Tools

SMT equipment

Pick-and-place

Solder paste printers

Reflow ovens

AOI

Equipment platforms (Fuji Panasonic ASM Yamaha)

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of SMT/PCB assembly lines, including pick-and-place, screen printing, and reflow processes
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of SMT operators, technicians, and support staff
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining high quality and efficiency standards
• Monitor and improve key metrics such as throughput, uptime, scrap, and first pass yield (FPY)
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, partnering with engineering and maintenance teams as needed
• Support setups, changeovers, and line balancing to optimize productivity
• Enforce adherence to work instructions, ESD protocols, and safety standards
• Partner with Quality to ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process validation and operator training
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred
• 3+ years of SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience, with 1+ year in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of SMT equipment (pick-and-place machines, solder paste printers, reflow ovens, AOI)
• Experience with SMT process setup, troubleshooting, and yield improvement
• Familiarity with IPC standards and electronics assembly best practices
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, assembly drawings, and production schedules
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to support off-shifts or overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high-mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of specific equipment platforms (e.g., Fuji, Panasonic, ASM, Yamaha)
• Lean/Six Sigma experience
• ERP/MES system experience

A bit about us

We are seeking an experienced SMT Supervisor to lead and oversee surface mount technology (SMT) operations within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving production performance, ensuring product quality, and leading a team of operators and technicians to meet customer and delivery requirements.

Why join us?

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with match
• Generous PTO + sick leave
• Exponential growth opportunities

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