Plant Manager

Sanmina; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Newark, California seeks a Plant Manager to lead the machining/assembly facility on‑site. The role drives profitability, customer satisfaction and flawless execution across Quality, Engineering, Production, Materials and Purchasing.

You will manage operations, build a high‑performing team, and influence both short‑term results and long‑term strategic goals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive plant management experience in machining/metals.
• 8+ years in operational roles for machining/engineering operations with key customer relationships in semiconductor capital equipment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operational Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Proven track record of profitability, growth and customer satisfaction with flawless execution.
• Strong leadership, communication and financial (P&L) skills with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities, directing and coordinating actions across the organization.
• Develop, motivate and lead a high-performance management team with direct reports in Quality, Engineering, Production, Materials and Purchasing.
• Direct operations to ensure excellence in quality, cost, delivery and other performance metrics.
• Ensure high level of customer satisfaction and strong customer relations with personal involvement and leadership.
• Meet or exceed financial commitments including growth, profitability, working capital and predictability.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Customer relations

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related field

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.

Specializing in precision machining and metal fabrication, our Sanmina Newark, California facility has 15 years experience in both precision and large format solutions for industrial, semiconductor, clean technology and oil & gas markets. We provide comprehensive engineering and test capabilities: from in-house and hydrostatic leak-testing of medium and large format vacuum chambers to machining of precision stainless steel mechanisms. We have the capacity to machine components up to 3 meters. Our metal fabrication services include grinding, vacuum welding, heat treating, plating and anodizing. We can process many advanced materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, ferrous-nonferrous and other exotic alloys.

This position is responsible for the General Business Operations of the Newark, California machining and Integration facility. The associated duties include managing all aspects of the performance of the Newark Machining Operations including financial results, customer satisfaction, operational execution and leadership of the plant management team and staff. The Plant Manager will play a key role in achieving broad based business goals including profitability, growth, and customer satisfaction all built on foundations of flawless execution and quality. This candidate must be able to demonstrate thorough understanding of operations and lead their team using applicable metrics along with hands‑on‑involvement in every aspect of the business working on‑site extra hours during crunch time. The successful candidate will be a leader who can communicate with and motivate a talented team that he or she will build and continuously develop.

Specific Responsibilities

• The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing many of a business's daily activities, directing and coordinating actions across an organization.
• Develop, motivate, and lead a high-performance management team with key direct reports in Quality, Engineering, Production, Materials and Purchasing.
• Direct operations to ensure excellence in quality, cost, delivery, and other performance metrics.
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and effective customer relations with strong and positive personal involvement and leadership.
• Meet or exceed financial commitments including those tied to growth, profitability, working capital and predictability.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years progressive plant functional management experience in a machining manufacturing or metals.
• An 8+ year track record of success in operational roles for companies with machining and engineering operations; preferably with key customer relationships in semi-conductor capital equipment.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operational Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Has a manufacturing operations background with a proven track record understanding and improving how projects move through the shop.
• A track record of growth that is indicative of strong financial (P&L) and commercial skills as well as strong customer presence.
• Ability to push, engage, motivate, and lead others
• A visionary and passionate leader who can inspire, communicate and influence in a professional yet “down-to‑earth” manner to effectively gain trust and support across the company and customers
• Track record of forging strong customer relationships with large ‘blue chip’ multinational corporations.
• Comfortable in C‑suite conversations with Customers, ability to communicate effectively in verbal, written and presentations modes.
• Strong presence and charisma.
• Ability to balance short-term and long-term objectives
• Highly entrepreneurial executive with a track record of results and integrity who thrives in a fast‑paced, hard‑working culture
• A flexible work style that can move fluidly from “the big picture” to the details with the natural predisposition to “roll‑up his/her sleeves”.
• Demonstrated track record of developing skills in team members to create a high-performance group; sets, drives and meets aggressive goals for herself/himself and those around her/him.
• A true team player with the ability to “stand his or her ground” when challenged and who can push back in a constructive manner.

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

Salary Range (annual): $140,000 - $250,000

In addition, Sanmina Provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.