Quality Production Supervisor

Sanmina Corporation; Tennessee; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Quality Production Supervisor for their facility in Houston, TX. You will lead a team of quality control technicians, manage daily operations, and ensure compliance with the Quality Management System.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in quality management within the manufacturing sector and skills in communication and quality tools. A Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a quality role within a manufacturing environment.
• 4+ years in direct management/supervisory role.
• Good to Strong knowledge in sheet metal fabrication and welding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor quality control technicians.
• Manage daily work assignments and training.
• Support and maintain Quality Management System compliance.

Skills

Strong knowledge of quality tools

Communication with engineers and clients

CMM operation and programming

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field

Tools

CMM software (Calypso, PC-DMIS)

ERP systems (Oracle, Agile)

Job description

Quality Production Supervisor - (111538)

Location: 13061 - Oil Gas Primary Sourcing - Houston, TX 77042 US (Primary)

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.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of quality control technicians (ICQC, IPQC, FQC, test, and CMM).
• Manage daily work assignments, scheduling, timecards, and training to ensure production and quality goals are met.
• Conduct performance reviews, set clear objectives, and provide regular feedback to foster employee development.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and training your new team members.
• Actively participate in the daily 7:30 AM production meeting to address quality issues and coordinate with the manufacturing team.

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Support to maintain and improve the site Quality Management System (QMS), including the NCR and CAPA systems, to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.
• Support the internal audit program, document findings, and drive the timely closure of corrective actions.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for quality issues on the production floor, inspections, CMM lab, and leading containment actions and long-term actions.
• Track and report inspection log book and key performance indicators (KPIs) including First Pass Yield (FPY), Defect rate, NCR, and scrap and rework rates, to drive continuous improvement projects.
• Serve as a key point of contact for managers, QEs, and customers on quality inspection issues, escalations, and audits.
• Coordinate with QEs to lead root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA/8D) for customer escapes.
• Support QEs for the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) process, working with suppliers to ensure effective problem resolution as needed.
• Coordinated with QEs to plan, schedule, and lead customer audits to assess QMS compliance and process controls if needed.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 6+ years in a quality role within a manufacturing environment AND 4+ years in a direct management/supervisory role (managing 15+ employees).
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (16 years).
• Technical Knowledge: Good to Strong knowledge to sheet metal fabrication, welding, and electromechanical integration.
• GD&T: Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Quality Tools: Strong knowledge of quality tools such as RMA/DMR, FMEA, Control Plans, CAPA, 8D, 5 Whys, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Hands-on experience with CMM operation, hard check, and programming (e.g., Calypso, PC-DMIS) and experience with MSA/Gage R&R.
• Communication: Proven experience communicating directly with engineers, auditors, customers, and suppliers on quality issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing internal audits to ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies (Green/Black Belt a plus).
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, Agile).
• Strong hands-on experience with CMM operation and programming (e.g., Calypso, PC-DMIS) and experience with MSA/Gage R&R.