Lead TPM, S&OP: Capacity & Ops Strategy

ZT Systems; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical, dental, and视on

Job summary

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, seeks a Lead Technical Program Manager, S&OP: Capacity & Ops Strategy to drive multi-horizon planning and translate demand into actionable capacity models. You will collaborate with Customer Ops, Sales, Engineering, and Finance to optimize factory footprint, space, and high-density power/cooling infrastructure.

You will lead end-to-end projects, build data-driven CapEx cases, mentor junior engineers, and push for rapid, data-informed decision-making in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial/mechanical/systems engineering, supply chain, or related field.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years in engineering, S&OP, capacity planning, or technical program management (or 6+ years with Master's).
• Experience in high-reliability hardware, server assembly, EMS, or hyperscale cloud infra.
• Advanced skills in capacity modeling, scenario planning, and data analysis with Python/SQL/Tableau/Power BI/Excel.
• Ability to translate data-driven models into clear P&L insights and CapEx ROI proposals.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Knowledge of factory dynamics, line throughput, and liquid cooling infra.

Responsibilities

• Ingest projects end-to-end, define needs and socialize insights to leadership.
• Drive multi-stream demand ingestion and unify forecasts into a single baseline.
• Build/maintain 3–24 month capacity and scenario models evaluating constraints.
• Conduct What-If analyses and translate operational vars into financial impact.
• Lead monthly S&OP capacity reviews across Sales, Ops, Eng, Finance, and partners.
• Identify technology shift opportunities and translate into future-proofing requirements.
• Build CapEx business cases for facility expansion, automation, and tooling.
• Coach junior engineers/PMs to raise engineering excellence and delivery discipline.

Skills

multi-variable modeling

scenario planning

data analysis

Python

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

cross-functional leadership

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Python

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Job description

About The Role

The Lead Technical Program Manager, S&OP: Capacity & Ops Strategy serves as the technical navigator and quantitative engine within the Global Operations Readiness team. Reporting into the Manager of Global Operations Readiness within the Manufacturing Business Office, this role is responsible for designing, deploying, and orchestrating the multi-horizon Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) framework that converts complex commercial demand signals into clear operational options. This role requires a unique combination of deep manufacturing expertise, advanced analytical/modeling capability, and cross-functional leadership. You will lead the S&OP sub-function in synthesizing multi-channel demand streams (Customer Operations, ZT Sales, and Sanmina partner pipelines) into dynamic capacity models-evaluating global footprint, floor space, test load, power, and tooling constraints. Additionally, you will identify strategic opportunities to invest in new manufacturing methods, machines, and equipment, ensuring factory capabilities remain ahead of rapid technological shifts in high-density AI compute and liquid cooling infrastructure. As a technical leader, you will act as a thought partner and subject matter expert, instilling analytical rigor and delivery discipline within the team while coaching junior engineers and technical program managers to cultivate engineering excellence across the organization.

What You Will Do

Ingest projects and requests from end-to-end, defining business needs, developing strategies, and socializing S&OP insights to executive leadership and plant operations. Drive the multi-stream demand ingestion process, reconciling unconstrained and constrained forecasts across Customer Operations, ZT sales, and Sanmina into a single unified demand baseline. Build and maintain dynamic 3-to-24-month capacity and scenario models, evaluating line rates, floor space utilization, test position availability, and high-density power/cooling infrastructure limits. Conduct rigorous "What-If" trade-off and ROI analyses, translating operational variables (racks/day, shift structures, line bottlenecks) directly into financial P&L impact (CapEx requirements, overtime costs, gross margin risk). Lead the monthly S&OP capacity review cadence, driving cross-functional alignment and accountability across Sales, Customer Ops, Engineering, NPI, Finance, and Sanmina teams. Identify strategic capability and technology shift opportunities, evaluating emerging hardware requirements (e.g., advanced liquid cooling loops, high-density power testing) and translating them into future-proofing requirements for manufacturing Methods and Machines. Build data-driven CapEx business cases for facility expansion, automation, line retrofits, and specialized tooling to prevent capacity bottlenecks before production ramps begin. Own efforts in continuously improving the effectiveness and scope of S&OP models, capacity tools, and data structures deployed for short- and long-term business planning. Coach and nurture junior team members to maximize their potential, set direction in the execution of complex analytical projects, and facilitate a culture of continuous learning and growth. Operate with a sense of urgency to ensure customer needs are met in fast-moving, high-pressure environments.

What You Will Bring

The right person for this role is an agent of change and has exceptional analytical capabilities, thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves problem-solving, is a good communicator, and is passionate about enabling the future of cloud computing.

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, supply chain management, or related field.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in an engineering, S&OP, capacity planning, or technical program management role (or 6+ years with a Master's degree).
• Demonstrated experience in high-reliability, high-tech hardware, server assembly, electronics manufacturing services (EMS), or hyperscale cloud infrastructure environments.
• Advanced skills in multi-variable capacity modeling, scenario planning, and data analysis using tools such as Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or advanced Excel.
• Ability to convert complex operational topics and data-driven models into clear P&L insights, CapEx ROI proposals, and executive-level overviews.
• Proven ability to influence and align distributed cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance, Engineering, Plant Ops, and Contract Manufacturing partners) without formal line authority.
• Deep understanding of factory dynamics, line throughput, test load bottlenecking, power distribution, and liquid cooling infrastructure.
• Independent initiative to lead end-to-end projects with a strong sense of urgency in fast-moving, high-pressure environments.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $116,250 and $155,000 annually. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications. Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you'll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining. A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow. Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs
• Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here. ZT Group Int'l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing. ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company is a place where you can do work you're proud of alongside smart, passionate people who get genuinely excited about what they're able to accomplish here. We work, learn, and grow together in a supportive and fast-moving environment where decisiveness and action are not only encouraged, but expected. Together, we’re tackling complex challenges and creating impactful solutions in one of the world’s most high-demand industries—that’s where you come in. Learn more at www.ztsystems.com