Manufacturing Manager
Req ID: 112680
Location: Huntsville, AL, United States
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Description
Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions, serving the fastest-growing segments of the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We provide the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands-redefining standards across autonomous vehicles, medical technology, next-gen aerospace, and AI/cloud infrastructure.
SCI Technology, a Sanmina company, serves those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted, and comprehensive products for the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics and tactical/airborne communications to counter-UAS systems and cradle-to-grave product lifecycle support, SCI keeps service members connected and protected. Dating back to 1961 as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama, SCI continues its legacy of excellence across three business segments: Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services.
Position Overview
Under the direction and supervision of the Director, the Manufacturing Manager directs manufacturing operations with overall responsibility for hourly employees and subordinate leadership. You will lead production teams to achieve goals across quality, output, customer delivery schedules, and cost efficiency in an advanced Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing & Operational Leadership
- Day-to-Day Management: Direct and coordinate manufacturing operations, personnel, staffing, and departmental systems to hit production targets and meet on-time delivery requirements.
- Production Scheduling: Prioritize and optimize production schedules based on new product introduction (NPI), equipment efficiency, and material availability.
- Process & Efficiency Improvements: Design and implement process equipment, systems, and throughput initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize throughput.
- Asset & Labor Optimization: Manage company assets cost-effectively while tracking, monitoring, and reporting shop labor efficiencies.
Quality, Continuous Improvement & Compliance
- Quality Standard Enforcement: Partner continuously with Quality Assurance to ensure strict adherence to AS9100, ISO 9001, and environmental standards, driving root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
- Lean Manufacturing: Lead strategic initiatives around continuous improvement processes, capacity analysis, and lean manufacturing practices.
Team Development & Budgetary Control
- People Management: Select, train, evaluate, and mentor staff. Implement employee development programs to build a high-performing, customer-focused team.
- Financial Administration: Plan and administer departmental budgets, direct/indirect labor costs, and capital expenditures.
- Communication & Collaboration: Lead daily/weekly departmental staff meetings, track team competencies, and provide clear progress reports to leadership.
What You''ll Bring
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Management, or a related technical field.
- Experience:
- Required Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing experience.
- Preferred >15 years of total manufacturing experience, with >5 years in a direct management role.
- Technical Expertise: Demonstrated background in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Capacity Analysis, Strategic Initiatives, and quality management standards (AS9100 / ISO 9001).
- Skills: Excellent problem-solving, multi-tasking, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
- Work Schedule: Willingness to work flexible hours (regularly exceeding 40 hours per week) with occasional travel as required.
- Security Requirement: Must have the ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Why Join Us?
At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a competitive salary range. Base pay depends on skills, qualifications, experience, and location, providing ample opportunities for career advancement as you grow within the organization.
Equal Opportunity & Export Control Information
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Export Control Requirements: This position may require access to technology, software, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws. Offers of employment are contingent upon the applicant either being a "U.S. Person" (U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to obtain a timely export control license/exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.
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