Sr Supervisor, Production - Assembly & Test

FormFactor Inc.•Beaverton, OR

3d•$88,900 - $116,655•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Supervisor, Production - Assembly & Test is responsible for the safety, delivery, quality, and throughput of Probes Test and Assembly operations. The supervisor prioritizes and coordinates manufacturing work-in-process (WIP) management and relies on leadership, communication, and teamwork to meet production goals. The role works with engineering teams to resolve production roadblocks, implement processes, and drive continuous improvement. This is a night-shift role with regular hours Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Saturday, from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. It carries a 15% night-shift differential. The position is based in Beaverton, Oregon, and requires flexibility to support a 24/7 operation, extended hours as business needs require, and availability for after-hours emergency calls. Weekend and holiday work may be required. The supervisor leads hourly employees and is expected to be present on the production floor throughout the shift. The role also serves as the night-shift safety champion and an Emergency Response Team member, supports other factory areas when acting as the senior leader on site, and partners with People Experience and management on employee relations matters. The position requires the ability to work in a microelectronic precision manufacturing cleanroom environment. The stated annual pay range is $88,900 to $116,655, 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.
Management or leadership experience with direct reports.
Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to communicate across organizational levels and with external customers and suppliers when needed.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with strong written and oral communication skills.
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.

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 with SQL and/or Access databases, including pulling, manipulating, and analyzing data for metrics reporting.
Experience tracking metrics, on-time delivery, and performance analysis.
Strong knowledge of ERP and MRP systems; QAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee safety, delivery, quality, and throughput for Probes Test and Assembly operations, and prioritize and coordinate manufacturing WIP.
Serve as night-shift safety champion and Emergency Response Team member; identify, contain, document, and escalate safety issues, respond to incidents, and ensure reporting is completed.
Open team meetings with safety topics, reinforce safe behaviors, conduct safety check-ins, participate in audits and walkthroughs, and complete corrective actions.
Reinforce quality requirements, work instructions, temporary change orders, and discrepant material processes; 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.
Manage shift output by monitoring WIP, dispatching resources, balancing the line, and adjusting staffing and priorities throughout the shift.
Manage high-priority lots and communicate status to internal customers and stakeholders.
Perform production work during high loading, limited staffing, or when needed to meet business objectives.
Escalate tool, engineering, staffing, and material constraints that could prevent production targets from being met.
Maintain a visible floor presence at the start, middle, and end of the shift; ensure effective shift pass-downs and clear communication of priorities, expectations, and performance.
Support other factory areas as needed when acting as the senior leader on site.
Directly supervise hourly employees, including work assignments, timekeeping compliance, break and meal adherence, 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, shift-to-shift pass-downs, and engineering check-ins; communicate regularly with planning, engineering, quality, and downstream customers.
Foster an inclusive environment by listening actively, communicating respectfully, and 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.