Production Group Lead - Mechanical

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.

Mechanical Group Lead

Job Purpose:

With the manager's guidance, the Manufacturing Team Lead provides day-today guidance and support to a group of Manufacturing Assemblers/Testers/Operators. He/she takes responsibility for the coordination of activities within the assigned area and ensures a smooth flow of production to meet schedules, ensuring effective use of people and equipment. The Manufacturing Team Lead participates in the group's work by coordinating and advising others and/or by helping out where needed to ensure the achievement of expected productivity goals.

Nature of Duties:

• Works with manager to assess performance. Works with employees to plan and monitor individual performance of unit members.
• Responsible for providing timely and useful feedback to staff members on their performance and development plan.
• Receives guidance in handling sensitive employee situations, such as performance issues, absenteeism, etc.
• Takes accountability for the behavior and performance of the assigned group and/or shift, and provides on-the-job training and mentoring to other team members.
• Identifies material shortages and initiates corrective action in relation to production.
• Ensures all safety and operating procedures are followed at all times.
• Completes regular reporting and data management updates.
• Attends regular production meetings to represent interests and concerns of assigned area.
• Assists in the development and implementation of new procedures.
• Ensures proper record keeping of diagrams and assembly aids.
• Provides standardized group performance reports relating to the yield or quality of production, contributing information and insight into the Key Performance Indicators.
• Takes a leadership role in facilitating operator ownership throughout the facility for various initiatives.
• Provides input into hiring decisions and performance management.
• Monitors and coordinate daily priorities with a view to maximizing resource allocation and product deliveries.
• Supports daily production meetings.
• Assist/oversees completion of shift report and verifies completion and accuracy of shift audit checklist.
• Supports material & documentation primes as required.
• Proactively monitors WIP to achieve FIFO, minimize holds and maintain 100% inventory accuracy.
• Works with operators to ensure a continuous reduction in scrap and rework through proper handling of product and following established documented workmanship methods and best business.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Generally requires 4-6 years of factory experience in a technical manufacturing environment, especially one that is related to box build assemblies.

Experience in building Inverters an asset.

Minimum skills/knowledge (skills and abilities necessary for position):

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English needed to escalate issues to managers, engineering and other departments.
• Ability to multitask.
• Demonstrated capability in all aspects of the area.
• Ability to read, understand and apply process documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel to record data.
• Ability to use various equipment and tools and troubleshoot difficulties or escalate when required.
• Solid time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to use torque hand tools.
• Must be able to communicate in both written and spoken English

Minimum Education:

• Generally prefer 26 week college course in Electronics Assembly.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Demands: prolonged sitting, visual acuity, manual dexterity, lifting and carrying, attention to detail, good hand/eye coordination.
• Equipment/materials: computer, electronic splicing equipment, optical/microelectronics testing equipment.
• Hazards: working with chemicals, optical fiber, laser safety, UV.

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

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