Fab Production Manager (Days)

Company: FormFactor, Inc.
Location: Livermore
Posted on: August 1, 2022

Job Description:

Fab Production Manager (Days)
FormFactor, Inc.
Livermore, CA
We live in a mobile driven world where technology is constantly improving. Semiconductor manufacturers need a partner as they pioneer and drive the most advanced integrated circuits (ICs) ever made. FormFactor is the world\s leading supplier of semiconductor test and measurement products used to test the ICs that power the majority of smart phones and tablets on the planet, as well as electronic systems used in computing, consumer, automotive, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other applications. We are a big company with a small time feel. Working at FormFactor gives you the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology, have a direct influence on next generation products hitting the market and drive the overall growth and development of the semiconductor industry.
We are a fast-paced, agile, growing company that values diversity of thought and constantly strives for a more diverse, inclusive environment. We are looking for enthusiastic, talented individuals who can thrive in a changing and challenging environment.
The Fab Production Manager will lead our fab operations team to deliver state of the art MEMS probes safely, with exceptional quality, and on time to schedule. The leader will drive total output to plan, work to reduce cycle-times, and grow and train a team to meet business growth. Will be responsible for leading a workforce of more than 300 people by creating a culture of ownership, responsibility, and mutual respect. The Fab production manager is responsible for managing four a team of fab supervisors in the Livermore factory who in turn each manage a team of technicians in a cleanroom fab environment encompassing a 24/7 factory. Day-to-day activities include managing and executing to the priorities within the fab, interfacing with planning to set fab loadings, and working with engineering on tool and process issues. The ideal candidate has a very strong communication skill set and is an excellent collaborator/team builder with exceptional cross functional capabilities. The candidate for this role must have experience mentoring junior managers and building leaders within their organization. This person must be able to manage multiple tasks at once and be able to thrive in a fast paced, demanding high tech environment. Having the ability to drive actions to closure, anticipate events and engage at all levels across our organization is critical. A high level of focus on customer needs, combined with an uncompromising sense of quality is essential in this role.
Job Responsibilities:
* Ensure shifts and shift supervisors meet their safety, quality, and output objectives.
* Respond to urgent requests, priorities, and customer escalations
* Develop and execute training plans to maximize contribution, alleviate factory constraints, build redundancy in capability and improve technician productivity
* Owns production related activities over 4 (24/7) shifts and outgoing quality assurance processes.
* Coordinates, tracks, and prioritizes production in line with the company\s quality systems, processes, and procedures to ensure production goals are attained.
* Collaborates with Human Resources regarding recruitment and staffing of non-exempt employees to ensure recruiting, interviewing, and hiring meet targets.
* Partners with HR to ensure performance management is maintained across all shifts
* Collaborates with engineering and maintenance groups regarding process and or equipment qualification, performance, and maintenance.
* Responsible to ensure all Health and Safety rules and regulations are adhered to during the shift and all matters relating to this are in line with the companies Health and Safety policy.
Job Requirements:
* Knowledge and skills typically acquired by completing a BA or equivalent.
* Minimum of 5 years\ experience in wafer fab/ semiconductor manufacturing Supervision or equivalent. Military technical/leadership experience accepted.
* Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques
* Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing , lean principles, and 5S
* Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office Applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations
* Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization.
* Demonstrated problem solving skills, able to analyze data, create various reports, and recommend corrective actions
* Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
* Flexible and able to prioritize
FormFactor is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, sex (including breastfeeding and related conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other legally protected characteristic. These protections extend to all employment and management decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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