Jobs · Management · Texas

Manufacturing Supervisor

FormFactor Inc. · Farmers Branch, TX · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

Shift

Regular hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday from 7:00 am to 7:15 pm.

Location

Farmers Branch, TX

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 KPIs such as 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; manage hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and timekeeping; complete formal performance reviews and succession development planning; foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Quality, Safety & Compliance: Enforce 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, create standard work, and drive 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.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Short‑term and long‑term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending and savings accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid time off

Skills

  • Cleanroom operations
  • Continuous improvement planning
  • Cross‑functional collaboration
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Operations problem solving
  • People leadership
  • Semiconductor manufacturing

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience.

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