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.