| Location | Huntsville, AL |
Vice President of Operations
Req ID: 113839
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 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.
What You''ll Do
Operations & Plant Management
Lead the Vision: Develop and implement operational strategies that exceed goals for production efficiency, yield, cost-effectiveness, quality, and on-time delivery across complex commercial, aerospace, and defense product lines.
Innovate with Impact: Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma) to push the boundaries of productivity, throughput, and cost management in high-mix, high-reliability manufacturing environments.
Executive-Level Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership to ensure operational capabilities align seamlessly with corporate growth strategies and evolving defense/aerospace market demands.
Financial Stewardship: Own plant profitability, asset performance, and business execution. Plan and administer robust operating and capital expense budgets.
Team Leadership: Inspire, develop, and manage a cross-functional team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and quality excellence required in highly regulated sectors.
Strategic Growth: Drive recurring business and new growth by cultivating trust-based relationships with commercial OEMs and prime defense contractors.
Supply Chain & Materials Management
Materials Command: Oversee all aspects of the supply chain, from production material planning and procurement to inventory control, distribution, and traceably compliant component management.
Strategic Sourcing & Defense Compliance: Develop and execute strategic sourcing programs, including high-impact supplier negotiations (VMI/EDI), while ensuring supplier compliance with defense procurement standards and domestic sourcing mandates.
Flawless Execution: Implement corporate methods for inventory forecasting, risk mitigation, and buffer management to navigate global supply chain complexities and meet rigorous customer delivery milestones.
Compliance, Quality & Defense Standards
Uphold Regulatory Standards: Ensure absolute adherence to industry and government regulations, including FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, NIST cybersecurity frameworks, and AS9100 quality management standards.
High-Reliability Quality Oversight: Guarantee rigorous quality controls, traceability, and audit-readiness across all manufacturing processes tailored to mission-critical aerospace and defense applications.
Ensure Proposal Accuracy: Guarantee all operational inputs for pricing, estimating, and proposals are precise, audit-compliant, and aligned with both business and customer P&L objectives.
What You''ll Bring
A Bachelor''s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field is required.
A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive operational leadership experience within advanced manufacturing, with demonstrated experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) serving Commercial, Aerospace, and Defense markets.
Extensive experience navigating ITAR, FAR/DFARS, and AS9100/ISO 13485 regulatory environments.
Demonstrated hands-on expertise with Tier-1 MRP/ERP systems, complex New Product Introduction (NPI) cycles, design-for-manufacturability (DFM), and long-range capacity planning.
Proven financial acumen with full P&L oversight, capital expenditure budgeting, cost-accounting, and strategic planning experience.
Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with a track record of driving operational excellence.
How to Stand Out
Master''s degree or MBA.
Strong background in project-level accounting and Earned Value Management (EVM).
Active Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
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.
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