Manufacturing Supervisor

Sanmina; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is recruiting for a Manufacturing Supervisor in Huntsville, AL. You will lead production cells, manage staffing, prioritize schedules, and drive quality and cost goals in a fast-paced electronics environment.

The role demands hands-on leadership, a minimum of 5 years in electronic manufacturing, and strong teamwork with Quality and HR functions. Local candidates preferred for on-site duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (minimum).
• Minimum 5+ years of supervisory experience in an electronic production environment.
• Minimum 5+ years of electronic/mechanical manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and interpersonal skills to motivate teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on supervisory leadership and technical expertise to work cells and production staff.
• Direct daily job assignments, prioritize production schedules based on product introductions, equipment efficiency, and material supply, and communicate shift activities.
• Monitor job efficiency and quality daily; conduct root-cause analysis when cell goals are not met and report findings to leadership.
• Manage staff development, including training, performance management, coaching, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Prepare product shipments, reviewing internal material travelers and documentation prior to authorization.
• Partner with Quality to implement and monitor quality awareness and improvement initiatives.
• Administer procedures and budgets, providing recommendations regarding direct/indirect labor and capital expenditures.
• Manage employee conduct and performance issues in alignment with SCI policies and HR guidance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Electronic manufacturing

Microsoft Office

People management

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

SMT lines

Automation equipment

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.

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. At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field. Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.

Summary

At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for a Manufacturing Supervisor position in Huntsville, AL. In this hands-on leadership role, you will direct work cell production activities, manage team staffing and development, prioritize production schedules, monitor product quality/efficiency, and act as a technical subject matter expert to ensure yield, cost, and delivery goals are met.

What You’ll Do

• Provide hands-on supervisory leadership and technical expertise to work cells and production staff.
• Direct daily job assignments, prioritize production schedules based on product introductions, equipment efficiency, and material supply, and communicate shift activities.
• Monitor job efficiency and quality daily; conduct root-cause analysis when cell goals are not met and report findings to leadership.
• Manage staff development, including training, performance management, coaching, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Prepare product shipments, reviewing internal material travelers and documentation prior to authorization.
• Partner with Quality to implement and monitor quality awareness and improvement initiatives.
• Administer procedures and budgets, providing recommendations regarding direct/indirect labor and capital expenditures.
• Manage employee conduct and performance issues in alignment with SCI policies and HR guidance.

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent (minimum).
• Minimum 5+ years of supervisory experience in an electronic production environment.
• Minimum 5+ years of electronic/mechanical manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and interpersonal skills to motivate teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

How to Stand Out

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical or business field.
• Direct supervisory experience with Surface Mount Technology (SMT) lines and automated electronics assembly.

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.

• 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.