Production Manager- Advanced Cryogenic Systems Manufacturing

FormFactor Inc.•Boulder, CO

2d•$109,300 - $143,430•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager – Advanced Cryogenic Systems Manufacturing is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations for highly engineered cryogenic and precision electromechanical systems. This role owns day-to-day manufacturing execution, workforce capability, operational discipline, and performance outcomes in a technical production environment. This leader directly manages manufacturing employees and partners cross-functionally to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-time production. This role does not manage supervisors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience leading manufacturing teams in a production or technical operations environment.
Experience managing production schedules, workforce resources, operational priorities, and performance metrics.
Experience partnering with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and other functions to resolve production constraints.
Experience in semiconductor equipment, cryogenic systems, precision instrumentation, aerospace, medical device, advanced electronics, industrial automation, or related industries.
Experience with lean manufacturing, new product introduction, manufacturing readiness, or process improvement initiatives.
Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience
Change Management
Continuous Improvement
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Cryogenic Systems
Electromechanical Assembly
Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Improvement
Lean Manufacturing
Manufacturing Operations
Problem Solving
Production Planning
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Team Leadership
Workforce Development

Responsibilities

Lead daily production operations for advanced cryogenic and precision electromechanical systems.
Own performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and labor effectiveness.
Set production priorities, manage resource needs, and drive escalation and recovery actions.
Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, safety requirements, and operational procedures.
Maintain production discipline through clear expectations, standard work, and effective handoffs.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Facilities, and other stakeholders to support production goals.
Support manufacturing readiness, product transitions, and build execution for complex technical products.
Use production data and performance metrics to identify risks, remove barriers, and improve execution.
Support adoption of manufacturing systems, tools, and standard work practices.
Communicate production status, risks, and recovery plans to leadership and cross-functional partners.
Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing employees in a technical production environment.
Establish clear expectations for safety, quality, workmanship, documentation, teamwork, and schedule execution.
Support onboarding, training, cross-training, and skills development to build workforce capability.
Promote an inclusive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.
Partner with Human Resources on staffing, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
Drive improvements in throughput, cycle time, first-pass quality, rework reduction, and productivity.
Use structured problem solving and root cause analysis to address recurring operational issues.
Improve workflow efficiency, production readiness, and operational discipline.
Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and customer-focused execution.