Supervisor Dry Film/LPI(Graphics) 1st shift

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

The PCB Dry Film / LPI (Graphics) Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operations of the Dry Film Imaging, Liquid Photo imageable (LPI) Solder Mask, and Graphics/Legend Printing departments to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality printed circuit boards (PCBs). This position oversees production personnel, coordinates workflow, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with customer specifications, IPC standards, quality requirements, environmental regulations, and safety procedures.

The supervisor works closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Production Control, and Operations Leadership to achieve production schedules, improve manufacturing performance, maximize equipment utilization, and support organizational objectives.

Essential Responsibilities

Production Leadership & Operations

- Direct and oversee daily Dry Film Imaging, LPI Solder Mask, and Graphics operations to achieve production, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining compliance with customer specifications and manufacturing standards.
- Coordinate personnel, equipment, and materials to maximize throughput and operational efficiency.
- Monitor departmental KPIs, including productivity, yield, cycle time, equipment uptime, and schedule attainment.
- Review daily priorities, work orders, and WIP status to ensure smooth production flow.
- Support capacity planning and staffing requirements to meet production demand.
- Drive accountability for departmental performance and goal achievement.

Process Management

Dry Film Imaging

- Supervise dry film lamination, exposure, and development processes.
- Ensure proper process controls are maintained for registration, exposure parameters, adhesion, and development quality.
- Monitor imaging yields and implement corrective actions to minimize defects.

LPI Solder Mask Operations

- Oversee solder mask coating, drying, exposure, development, and curing processes.
- Ensure compliance with customer requirements regarding solder mask appearance, thickness, adhesion, and coverage.
- Optimize process parameters to improve yields and reduce rework.

Graphics / Legend Printing

- Manage legend printing operations, including screen preparation, printing, curing, and inspection.
- Ensure graphics, legends, logos, and customer markings meet specification requirements.
- Monitor print quality, alignment, legibility, and process consistency.

ENIG (Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold)

- Supervise ENIG plating operations, including pre-cleaning, micro-etch, electroless nickel deposition, immersion gold plating, and final finishing processes.
- Ensure proper process controls are maintained for nickel and gold thickness, bath chemistry, pH, temperature, and plating performance.
- Monitor process yields and implement corrective actions to minimize defects, improve quality, and maintain production efficiency.

Employee Leadership & Development

- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop production employees to promote a high-performance culture.
- Conduct employee training, skills assessments, qualification reviews, and cross-training initiatives.
- Participate in recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and succession planning.
- Manage attendance, performance issues, disciplinary actions, and employee relations in accordance with company policies.
- Foster teamwork, accountability, engagement, and continuous learning throughout the department.
- Develop future lead operators and supervisors through career development planning.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

- Ensure compliance with IPC standards, customer specifications, internal procedures, and quality management systems.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, yield improvement, and cost reduction.
- Investigate production defects and process deviations utilizing root cause analysis methodologies.
- Lead implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Support process audits, first-pass yield improvements, and scrap reduction activities.

Equipment & Process Management

- Coordinate with Engineering and Maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
- Support troubleshooting and maintenance activities.

- Monitor equipment utilization and identify opportunities to reduce downtime and increase efficiency.
- Ensure operators follow standardized work instructions and operating procedures.

Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

- Enforce all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Promote a culture of safety and accountability throughout the department.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and safe handling of chemicals, solvents, materials, and hazardous substances.
- Conduct safety audits and support accident investigations and corrective actions.
- Maintain compliance with environmental regulations and hazardous waste requirements.
- Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and audit ready.

Required Qualifications

Education

- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Electronics, Business, or related field preferred.

Experience

- Minimum 3-5 years of PCB manufacturing experience preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
- Experience in PCB, graphics, electronics, or high-technology manufacturing environments preferred.
- Experience managing production schedules, quality systems, and employee performance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Strong leadership and team-building skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Working knowledge of IPC standards and PCB manufacturing requirements.
- Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing information systems.
- Ability to interpret work instructions, technical documents, and production reports.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- On-Time Delivery (OTD)
- First Pass Yield (FPY)
- Scrap and Rework Reduction
- Labor Efficiency
- Equipment Uptime
- Schedule Attainment
- Training Completion Rate
- Safety Performance

Physical Requirements

- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to equipment, noise, chemicals, and varying temperatures.
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.

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Compensation and Benefits:

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances.  A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
$78,850 - $131,417

Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement:
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of  Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.