Sr Production Supervisor

FormFactor, Inc.; Ulmar (CA); On-site; USD 104,600 - 137,235; Full time

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Livermore, California is seeking a Sr Production Supervisor to lead a team of manufacturing technicians in a high-volume, high-precision semiconductor environment.

You will execute daily production plans, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and drive continuous improvement across shifts. The role focuses on leading operations, planning, KPI tracking, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Planning teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for manufacturing environments.
• Experience in high-volume, high-precision semiconductor production settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet throughput, quality, cost, and cycle time objectives.
• Execute production schedules, capacity plans, and work priorities across tools and processes.
• Monitor KPIs including yield, equipment utilization, scrap, and on-time delivery.
• Escalate and coordinate resolution of production issues impacting safety, quality, or output.
• Directly supervise and develop technicians and operators; conduct coaching and reviews.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance with cleanroom and ISO systems.

Skills

Cleanroom Operations

Kaizen

Lean Manufacturing

Operations Problem Solving

People Leadership

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree & 5+ years experience

Job description

Forming Our Future together

FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product 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.

Rooted in our core values - Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People - we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.

Shift:

The regular hours for this position are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday from 6:00am to 6:15pm.

Job Description:

TheSr Production Supervisorleads and develops a team of manufacturing technicians in a highvolume, highprecisionFormFactor semiconductorfabenvironment. This roleis responsible forexecuting 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 meetthroughput, quality, cost, and cycletimeobjectives.

• Execute production schedules, capacity plans, and work priorities across assigned tools and processes.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including yield, equipmentutilization, scrap, and ontime delivery.

• Escalate and coordinate resolution of production issuesimpactingsafety, quality, or output.

People Leadership

• Directly supervise and develop a team ofmanufacturing technicians and operators.

• Conduct daily shift meetings, performance checkins, 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 withsafety procedures, cleanroom protocols, and EHS standards.

• Ensure adherence toISO, quality system, andfaboperating procedures.

• Participate in audits, corrective actions, and rootcause investigations.

• Champion safe work practices and immediate response to safety incidents.

Continuous Improvement

• Identifyopportunities to improve efficiency, yield, and cycle time usingLean / Six Sigma principles.

• Lead kaizen events, standard work creation, and process improvement initiatives.

• Partner crossfunctionally 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.

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