Lead Mechanical Assembler - Lean, 5S & Training

Sanmina; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in California is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead to keep the production assembly cell actively engaged to meet daily customer demand and production schedules. You will train the team, ensure safety and quality, and use Sanmina MES, Google apps, and Microsoft Excel to track parts and report production.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement across the cell, with collaboration across supervisors, technicians, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of e xperience leading teams or projects is strongly desired.
• Background in lean manufacturing and continuous process improvement.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with supervisors and support staff to manage and prioritize staffing assignments, ensuring all customer demands and production schedules are met.
• Coordinate and execute employee training to ensure strict adherence to procedures and quality requirements.
• Utilize basic problem-solving skills to maintain stable work cell operations.
• Report any issues regarding quality, processes, equipment, materials, or labor to the Production Supervisor or Manager.
• Work closely with support teams—including Technicians, Manufacturing Engineering, and Materials/Warehouse—to resolve operational issues.
• Observe, maintain, coordinate, and complete standard work.
• Complete lot acceptance activities for the assigned assembly cell.
• Update production metrics and facilitate regular team communication.
• Identify and support continuous improvement efforts in coordination with the Production Supervisor.
• Sustain and drive lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
• Participate as an active member of the production assembly team by assembling products.
• Follow all documented policies and procedures as designated by the company's Quality System.
• Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Complete all required documentation related to business or regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate efficient manufacturing functions.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in California is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead to keep the production assembly cell actively engaged to meet daily customer demand and production schedules. You will train the team, ensure safety and quality, and use Sanmina MES, Google apps, and Microsoft Excel to track parts and report production.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement across the cell, with collaboration across supervisors, technicians, and engineering teams.