Senior Supervisor (Position 2) - Production

Sanmina Corporation; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Chennai is seeking an Assistant Manager/Senior Supervisor – Production to lead the production team and optimize processes to meet demand and KPI targets.

The role requires strong experience in manufacturing, SMT familiarity, and a focus on quality, cost control, and safe working practices. You will coordinate with multiple departments to ensure timely deliveries and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mech/EEE/ECE with 15+ years experience or BE in Mech/EEE/ECE with 10+ years experience.
• Knowledge of SMT and system integration.
• Strong analytical skills for problem solving.
• Good interpersonal and team-management abilities.
• Hard-working and flexible with a safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive production based on customer demand and adjust schedules.
• Meet targets for efficiency, spoilage, WIP, WO aging, and cost control.
• Resource planning for upcoming demand and new product launches.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with procedures.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure on-time deliveries and quality.
• Lead internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Six Sigma).

Skills

Hard Working

Flexible

SMT

System integration

Analytical skills

8D CAPA Six Sigma

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Education

Diploma in Mech/EEE/ECE

BE in Mech/EEE/ECE

Job description

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. Business Title: Assistant Manager/Senior Supervisor – Production Role: The Role of the Manager in Production department is to lead, guide and authorize supervisor, senior supervisors to develop the Production Process and overall productivity as per IE target to meet demand and customer forecast. To improve the operation process and drive the Production organization to meet the required KPI’s. Academic Qualification / Job Qualification: Diploma in Mech/EEE/ECE with 15 years experience and above (or) BE in Mech /EEE/ECE with 10 years experience and above. Skills / competence required to perform the Job: Hard Working and Flexible. Knowledge on SMT and System integration. Having good analysis skill for solving the problem. Knowledge of 8D, CAPA, Six Sigma problem Solving methodology. Good interpersonal skills. Team Management Responsibilities: Drive production based on Customer demand and adjust schedules as needed. Meet management target such as Efficiency (DL Cost), Spoilage, WIP inventory control, WO aging, MFG supply & Expenses control, Operation Cost saving project, OTD. Resource planning for the upcoming customer demand and forecasts. Advance planning for new product launching activities and monitoring the progress to ensure smooth transition to volume production. Promote, maintain a safe work practice and adherence to establish work procedures to achieve safe Working Environment. Conduct continual quality improvement program coordination with Training Dept such as Kaizen, IPC, Six‑Sigma etc.. Carrying out periodical GEMBA walk across shop floor to observe actual work process and to explore opportunities for continuous improvement Responsible to adhere & ensure products are produced with good quality and at desirable cost. Liaise among different departments to meet customer deliveries. Handle the internal and external audit programs. Production Improvement committee meeting preparation and meeting execution Responsible to make the Internal Audit Plans and support internal, external Audits Ramp‑up models line layout and requirement study and driving the team as per the micro plan. Set and manage production budgets and costs. Should deploy the certified manpower only in the defined process. Active participation in EHS related activities like Identification of aspects and Impacts, HIRA, Emergency preparedness , continuous improvements etc and enable to report about hazardous situations to respective supervisor / department managers as required. Authority: To take quick and appropriate decisions with respect to the Operation as per the department requirements. To take prompt decisions with respect to the operational Efficiency, Scrap /Downtime reduction