Electronics Assembly Lead - Lean Manufacturing & Team Coach

Sanmina Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Production Lead who balances hands-on electronic or electro-mechanical assembly with frontline leadership. You will guide the assembly team, coordinate daily workflow and drive lean manufacturing and 5S activities to meet safety, quality and production schedules.

You should have 4+ years in assembly manufacturing, experience leading teams, and strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electronic or electro-mechanical assembly manufacturing.
• Experience leading teams or projects is strongly desired.
• Lean manufacturing and continual process improvement experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Balance hands-on manufacturing with frontline leadership of the assembly team.
• Coordinate daily workflow and prioritize staffing to meet production schedules.
• Lead and participate in training to ensure procedures meet quality requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement efforts with supervision.
• Sustain lean manufacturing and 5S activities and maintain standard work.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Oral & written communication

Problem solving

Organization

Collaboration

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Production Lead who balances hands-on electronic or electro-mechanical assembly with frontline leadership. You will guide the assembly team, coordinate daily workflow and drive lean manufacturing and 5S activities to meet safety, quality and production schedules.

You should have 4+ years in assembly manufacturing, experience leading teams, and strong problem‑solving and communication skills.