SMT Supervisor - Lead Team, Optimize Production & Growth

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

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.