Manufacturing Production Manager

Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California's Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.

Job Purpose:

Directs the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Manages the activities of the team and is responsible for staffing decisions, training and development, and performance management of the staff. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Plans and administers procedures and budgets. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Nature of Duties Responsibilities:

• Leads and manages the operations functions, which may include production manufacturing engineering, manufacturing process, quality, and activities from production planning to shipment. He/she drives the production team to implement improvements on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Receives predetermined work assignments that are subject to a moderate level of control and review.
• Directs subordinates to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures and policies.
• Works on issues of limited scope. Follows established practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• Monitors daily operations of a unit or sub-unit.
• Monitor resource capacity regularly and adjust to match with promised delivery of the product.
• Monitor health of machines, schedule PM , follow up with team to reduce machine down time.
• Requires full knowledge of his/her own area of functional responsibility.
• Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance of, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship.
• Provides operational support in the manufacture of final assemblies, complex subassemblies, and systems.
• Supports the transition of new products (NPI) into sustaining production as required.
• Assists in materials evaluation and testing.
• May interface with customers and suppliers on technical issues.
• Supports development of new or optimizing existing processes utilizing Six Sigma tools.
• Supports in developing standard operating procedures for operations groups.
• Supports group members' development plans and ensures effective succession planning.
• Participate in capital investment planning to enhance shop capacity/ capability.
• Maintain/monitor cleanliness and 5S in manufacturing area.
• Assist implementing/enforcing company policies on shop floor.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or business administration
• Minimum 8 years of supervisor experience
• Generally requires 8 years of factory experience in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English needed to escalate issues to managers, engineering, and other departments.
• Ability to multitask.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment.
• Detailed knowledge of manufacturing and test processes.
• Ability to use various equipment and tools and troubleshoot difficulties or escalate when required.
• Solid time management and prioritization skills.
• Authority and responsibility to stop production when a quality or safety issue arises
• Must comply with all work rules, policies and procedures
• Work requires walking, talking, seeing, hearing, sitting, climbing, bending, stooping, grasping, crouching, pushing, balancing, reaching, kneeling, and standing
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis
• Work requires working under high and low temperatures at certain times

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Salary Range (annual): $85,000 - $150,000. Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.