Plant Manager

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.

POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Plant Manager is responsible for leadership, management, and performance of Sanmina's Plastics Production facility located in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. The associated duties include, but are not limited to: supporting operation's overall business strategy by providing leadership and direction to the operations of the facility; building a strong, leadership-oriented Production Team; ensuring the facility provides outstanding products and services to its customers through high quality, competitive costs, and on-time delivery; helping to drive the continuous improvement of processes and the implementation of new technologies; developing organizational strength and robustness; and ensuring facility operation in compliance with Company policies and all laws. This person will play a key role in obtaining planned results and helping to maximize the long-term value delivered from the facility. He/she must be a change-agent and team player, who can work closely with the team to introduce contemporary operational practices to the facility and help create high performance work teams. The Plant Manager needs to be a metrics-based person, who can ensure the implementation of solid systems and processes. He/she also needs to be a leader, who can communicate the need for cultural change to a proud, workforce and motivate action and results. The workforce needs passion and a sense-of-urgency, as well as the commitment to reach its potential. The Plant Manager will be a key driver and will have a significant impact on the company's competitive position and financial performance.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Reporting to the VP/GM Precision Plastics and Medical Disposables, the Plant Manager also works closely with the local team to develop an operations strategy. This multi-year strategy should embrace the concepts, principles, and philosophies of Lean Manufacturing.

• Develops a high performance, leadership-oriented Production Team.

• Provides a high level of leadership and management sufficient to motivate, develop, and guide the organization to achieving operational goals and objectives.

• Directs operations to ensure compliance with prescribed quality, cost, delivery, and other performance standards. Obtains planned results.

• Ensures a high level of customer satisfaction and effective customer relations.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Fosters an operations environment that provides a safe and environmentally responsible facility.

• Maintains plant property and equipment in good condition to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and to ensure effective and economical operations.

• Builds Organizational Talent - attracts, develops, and retains talented individuals; creates a learning environment that ensures that associates realize their highest potential, thereby allowing the organization as a whole to meet future challenges.

• Mobilizes Resources - manages staff and resources consistent with organizational goals; proactively negotiates and accesses resources outside one's immediate domain when necessary.

• Strategic Decision Making - relates and compares; secures relevant information and identify key issues; commits to an action after developing alternative courses of action that take into consideration resources, constraints, and organizational values.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 10 years' progressive management experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum of 5 years of Injection molding experience

• Change Leadership - continuously seeks (or encourage others to seek) opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing organizational problems and opportunities.

• Empowerment/delegation - uses appropriate delegation, creates a sense of ownership of higher-level organizational issues and encourages individuals to stretch beyond their current capabilities.

• Builds Trust - interacts with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.

• Team Development - uses appropriate methods and interpersonal style to develop, motivate, and guide a team toward successful outcomes and attainment of business objectives.

• Communicates with Impact - expresses thoughts, feelings, and ideas in a clear, succinct, and compelling manner in both individual and group situations; adjusts language to capture the attention of the audience.

• Persuasiveness - persuades or influences others to accept a point of view, adopt a specific agenda, or take a course of action.

• Business Acumen - understands and utilizes economic, financial, and industry data to accurately diagnose business strengths and weaknesses, identifying key issues, and developing strategies and plans.

• Customer Orientation - cultivates strategic customer relationships and ensures that the customer perspective is the driving force behind all value-added business activities.

• Develops Strategic Relationships - uses appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to influence and build effective relationships with business partners (e.g. peers, functional partners, external vendors, and alliance partners).

• Adaptability - maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

• Learning Orientation - demonstrates and encourages in others a zeal for new knowledge, experiences, and challenges; regularly creates and capitalizes on learning opportunities.

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Excellent presentation and influence skills.

• Ability to build effective partnerships with internal and external suppliers and partners.

• Strong ability to plan at both strategic and operational levels.

• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing philosophies, operations, processes, and related technologies.

• Demonstrated competence in lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement systems (e.g., Six Sigma, TOC or Lean Manufacturing).

• Strong knowledge of quality systems, tools, and procedures ISO 9001, 13485, 14001 and ITAR

• Excellent understanding and the ability to manage capital and expense budgets.

• Proven ability to solve complex problems and lead teams to solve complex problems.

• Personal computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft applications.

• Undergraduate degree in a business/manufacturing related field (e.g. finance, engineering, business).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of work
  
• Minimum of 5 years of related Experience
  

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer