Manufacturing Manager

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.

Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.

At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for a Manufacturing Manager in Huntsville, AL. Under the direction and supervision of the Director, you will manage and direct manufacturing operations with overall responsibility for hourly employees and subordinate management to meet established goals, quality, and cost objectives. You will prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply, while administering budgets and developing personnel to ensure efficient operation across assigned areas.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day direction, coordination, and management of manufacturing operations, personnel, staffing, implementation, and systems; develop, implement, and coordinate policies, programs, and procedures for assigned departments.
• Ensure all manufactured components are produced efficiently and consistently with company goals for quality and customer order on-time performance.
• Manage company assets to support the completion of pre-set production schedules cost-effectively, while monitoring and reporting shop labor efficiencies.

• Coordinate, recommend, and manage improvements to reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and sustain those improvements.
• Ensure quality standards and processes are used throughout manufacturing; partner constantly with Quality Assurance on continuous improvements and provide preventative and corrective actions when problems occur.
• Track competencies of subordinates and provide leadership, development, and training as required; implement employee development/involvement programs to build a qualified production staff.

• Attend daily/weekly staff meetings and provide input regarding required department measurements.

• Design and implement equipment and programs to optimize operational efficiencies and throughput to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Investigate, recommend, communicate, and implement new programs for process improvement.
• Provide hands-on management and follow-through on all initiatives and action steps, communicating status and escalating issues requiring immediate attention or resolution by upper management.
• Promote and maintain a flexible, cooperative, team-oriented, and customer-focused environment within and between departments.
• Perform miscellaneous requests, duties, corrective actions/changes, quality initiatives, and special projects as required by upper management.

What You'll Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Management, or a related field to fulfill essential functions.
• Experience:
• Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) experience is required.
• Preferably 15+ years of work experience in manufacturing, with at least 5+ years of direct management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing Continuous Improvement Processes, Lean Manufacturing, SMT Manufacturing, Strategic Initiatives, Special Projects, Capacity Analysis, Cost Reductions, AS9100, ISO 9001, and environmental standards.
• Core Competencies & Requirements:
• Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to employees professionally and respectfully, with strong verbal and written communication skills across clients and team members.
• Proven analytical capability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions with excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to project a positive business image, lead by example, work effectively under minimal direction, and act as a self-starter.
• Ability to maintain regular, on-time attendance (hours regularly exceed 40 hours per week; occasional travel may be required).

How to Stand Out

• More than 15 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience within an SMT manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of driving significant cost reductions and capacity analysis improvements in Defense & Aerospace or high-reliability EMS manufacturing environments.

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.