Manufacturing Manager

Sanmina Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Operations Lead for the evening shift in Ottawa. You will direct production activities, staff teams, and drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and cost. This role requires a university degree and 5+ years in manufacturing leadership.

The role involves budgeting, staffing decisions, training, and performance management, with responsibility for implementing schedules and ensuring successful NPI transitions into sustaining production.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of related manufacturing experience.
• Experience directing production activities to meet goals, quality and cost targets.
• Experience staffing, training and performance management.
• Experience prioritizing production schedules by product introduction and materials supply.
• Management experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the operations functions, including production planning to shipment.
• Drive improvements on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Direct subordinates to achieve assignments using established guidelines.
• Monitor daily operations of a unit or sub-unit.
• Support the transition of new products (NPI) into sustaining production.
• Interface with customers and suppliers on technical issues.
• Develop standard operating procedures for operations group.
• Support staff development and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing management

Six Sigma

Process improvement

Budgeting

Education

University degree

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Category (For Job Seekers)

Manufacturing/Operations

Location

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.

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. Makes budgetary recommendations regarding and, at higher levels, controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Nature of Duties:

• 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.
• Requires full knowledge of 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 group.
• Supports group members’ development plans and ensures effective succession planning.

Education and Experience:

• University degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5years' related experience.
• Previous experience directing the development and implementation of activities in production areas to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives.
• Experience managing the activities of a team, including developing schedules and staffing requirements for assigned areas, making staffing decisions, training and development and performance management, including evaluating staff to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Experience prioritizing production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency and materials supply.
• Previous management experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to obtain your Controlled Goods Certification, as well as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Clearance.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• This role is for our Evening Shift (Monday-Friday, 4:00 pm to 12:00 am)
• The compensation range for this position is $70,000-$100,000 annually.
• This position is for an existing vacancy.
• The hiring process for this position does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Sanmina welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. In accordance with the guidelines established under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.