Sr. Supervisor, Production

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Paid time off

Profit-sharing bonuses

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Livermore, California seeks a Sr Supervisor, Production to lead a team of manufacturing technicians in a high-precision semiconductor fab environment. You will execute daily production plans while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will drive continuous improvement, monitor KPIs, and coach staff across shifts, with a focus on lean manufacturing and cross-functional collaboration to meet throughput, cost, and delivery goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience leading high-volume, high-precision manufacturing in a semiconductor fab environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality systems, and process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 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.
• 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.
• 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

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Operations Problem Solving

People Leadership

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

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

The Sr Supervisor, Production 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, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Lean Manufacturing Principles, 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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