Sr Supervisor, Production - Assembly & Test

FormFactor•Beaverton, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Supervisor, Production - Assembly & Test is responsible for the overall success of Probes Test and Assembly operations, including safety, delivery, quality, and throughput. The supervisor prioritizes and coordinates manufacturing work-in-process (WIP) and works with engineering teams to resolve production roadblocks, implement new processes, and drive continuous improvement. Success in the role depends on leadership, communication, and teamwork. This is a night-shift position with regular hours Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The position receives a 15% shift differential. The supervisor must be flexible to support a 24/7 operation, work extended hours based on company needs, and be available for after-hours emergency calls. Weekend and holiday work may be required. The role is based in Beaverton, Oregon, and requires work in a microelectronic precision manufacturing cleanroom environment. The stated pay range is $88,900 to $116,655 per year, depending on experience, skills, and background. The company offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, quarterly profit-sharing bonuses, and flexible spending or savings accounts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to work in a microelectronic precision manufacturing cleanroom environment.
Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation, work extended hours based on company needs, and be available for after-hours emergency calls.
Weekend and holiday work may be required.
Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
Outstanding communication across organizational levels and with external customers and suppliers when needed.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with superior written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
Experience in a management or leadership role with direct reports.
Experience with SQL and/or Access databases and the ability to pull, manipulate, and analyze data for metrics reporting.
Experience with metrics, on-time delivery tracking, and performance analysis.
Strong knowledge of ERP and MRP systems; QAD experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the night-shift safety champion and Emergency Response Team member; identify, contain, document, and escalate safety issues, respond to incidents, and ensure incident reporting is completed.
Reinforce safe behaviors, lead safety topics in team meetings, conduct safety check-ins, participate in audits and walkthroughs, and complete assigned corrective actions.
Ensure quality execution, adherence to work instructions and temporary change orders, and proper handling of discrepant material; monitor misprocessing, participate in stop-gap and 8D activities, and resolve assigned audit findings.
Ensure employees are trained and certified, understand quality specifications, and promptly escalate issues, ambiguities, abnormal conditions, and excursions.
Own shift output by monitoring WIP, dispatching resources, balancing the line, and adjusting staffing and priorities throughout the shift.
Manage high-priority lots and communicate their status to internal customers and stakeholders.
Perform production work during periods of high loading, limited staffing, or when needed to meet business objectives.
Escalate tool, engineering, staffing, or material constraints that impede production targets.
Remain visible on the production floor at the start, middle, and end of the shift and support other factory areas as needed when serving as the senior leader on site.
Ensure effective shift-to-shift passdowns and clear communication of priorities, expectations, and performance.
Directly supervise hourly employees, including work assignments, timekeeping compliance, breaks and meals, and progressive discipline.
Correct safety and policy violations, including PPE non-compliance, time theft, and inappropriate phone use on the production floor.
Partner with People Experience and management on employee relations matters while maintaining confidentiality, fairness, and non-retaliation.
Lead daily shift huddles and conduct shift-to-shift passdowns and engineering check-ins; communicate regularly with planning, engineering, quality, and downstream customers.
Foster an inclusive environment through active listening and respectful communication, ensuring employees feel heard and supported.
Provide timely feedback, coaching, and recognition; support cross-training and skill development.
Participate in hiring, onboarding, goal setting, performance reviews, and succession planning for the shift.