Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Sanmina; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor in Houston, Texas. This role involves overseeing daily production operations and ensuring efficiency, quality standards, and safety compliance. Key responsibilities include coordinating production activities, training employees, and meeting production goals.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, possess a relevant Associate degree, and demonstrate effective leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Good communication skills are mandatory.
• Ability to anticipate potential problems in the department.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations for efficiency and quality.
• Train employees and manage scheduling workflows.
• Lead a production team to meet targets related to quality and cost.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Lean principles

Time management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

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

The Manufacturing Supervisor oversees daily production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality standard, and safety compliance while managing floor staff. Key duties include scheduling workflows, training employees, troubleshooting machinery, and achieving production goals.

Nature Of Duties / Responsibilities

• Works with all functions within the organization to drive continuous improvement and establish a culture of excellence in execution, and communication
• Recognizes and solves problems affecting operations in order to improve the performance and quality of services.
• Responsible for planning and maintaining schedules, directing the work of employees and training.
• Provides direction, coaching, counseling, and leadership to all direct reports to motivate employees.
• Improves performance, enhances service quality and heightens employee effectiveness.
• Performs a variety of tasks and must rely on experience to plan and accomplish goals.
• Responsible for possessing a general understanding of all areas within the organization and the ability to work with the experts within those areas.
• Leads a production team to meet and exceed targets related to People, Safety, Environment, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Coordinates production activities with purchasing, maintenance/facilities, engineering, and quality control to optimize team members, schedules, and production equipment.
• Engages with engineering team to utilize capacity models and assess constraints as projected demand changes
• Performs administrative duties such as regular employee meetings, timekeeping/attendance/vacation requests, performance appraisals (input with manager), disciplinary actions, interviewing, rewards & recognition, training and development.
• Manages Production and Deliveries to target levels
• Establish a culture of excellence in execution, continuous improvement, and communication
• Assists Production Manager by providing data and analysis on production, quality control, maintenance, and operational issues to determine causes of non-conformities
• Ensures compliance to the training plans, procedures, and industry regulations
• Supports and drive lean principles throughout the manufacturing floor
• Maintain safe operating environment

Education & Experience

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• Minimum of 2 -3 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Previous management / supervisory experience preferred
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be able to anticipate potential problems, both internal and external, to the specific department(s) being supervised

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity