Manufacturing Supervisor

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Farmers Branch, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Hardware • Semiconductor • Quantum Computing • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead and develop a team of manufacturing technicians in a semiconductor fab to execute production schedules, meet throughput and quality targets, enforce cleanroom and safety protocols, drive continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), and coordinate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and planning teams.
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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:

Shift FB B: The regular hours for this position are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Saturday from 7:00pm to 7:15am. You will receive a 15% shift differential for working on the night shift.

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Supervisor 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. 

Farmers Branch, TX

Benefits offered for this role include medical, dental, vision, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and savings accounts, 401(k), ESPP and paid time off.  

Skills:

Cleanroom Operations, Continuous Improvement Plans, 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 | Required

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.

For roles that are designated as remote-eligible, employees cannot be located in: AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, IL, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, WV, WI, WY. This list is continuously evolving and being updated, please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. A role is remote-eligible only when it is listed as "Remote" in the job location.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 3 years related manufacturing or supervisory experience
  • Experience in semiconductor fab or semiconductor manufacturing environment
  • Experience with cleanroom operations and cleanroom protocols
  • Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles and continuous improvement (kaizen)
  • People leadership experience including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management
  • Familiarity with ISO, quality systems, EHS standards, and audit/ corrective action processes
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The Company
1,903 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

FormFactor, Inc. is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies for the semiconductor industry, offering products like probe cards, analytical probes, and cryogenic systems to support the full integrated circuit (IC) life cycle.

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