Facilities Manager

About the role

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 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. The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant located in California’s Silicon Valley, producing low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume, offering everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems, with in-house painting capabilities, flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, and repair services. The Facilities Manager oversees physical plant operations, industrial building infrastructure, heavy equipment utility distribution, and industrial workplace safety for a high-volume manufacturing and metal fabrication facility, ensuring peak operational uptime, efficient floor space utilization, and strict adherence to environmental and industrial safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Industrial Infrastructure & Utilities Maintenance: Oversee plant utilities critical to fabrication operations, including high-voltage power distribution, industrial compressed air, process cooling, gas lines (welding gases), and dust collection systems. Implement and manage a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for preventive and predictive facility maintenance. Manage building envelope, HVAC, crane/hoist structures, floor loading, and waste stream management systems (metal scrap, hazardous fluids).
• Fabrication Floor & Space Optimization: Partner with manufacturing engineers to plan machine layouts, equipment rigging, installation of heavy machinery (CNC, lasers, press brakes, welding stations), and material handling pathways. Ensure structural floor capabilities and utility hookups meet fabrication machinery specs.
• Safety & Environmental Compliance: Maintain compliance with industrial regulatory standards, including OSHA (machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout, crane safety), EPA, and local fire codes. Manage industrial waste disposal, storm runoff, and chemical storage safety compliance.
• Vendor & Project Management: Manage specialized industrial contractors (riggers, electricians, MEP, industrial plumbers, waste removal). Lead capital improvement projects (CapEx), plant expansions, and equipment installation budgets.

Requirements

• 5+ years of facilities management experience directly within a heavy manufacturing, machining, or metal fabrication environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Must be a US Citizen or lawful permanent resident (ITAR facility).

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of industrial 3-phase power, compressed air systems, overhead cranes, rig planning, and industrial ventilation.
• Proficiency with CMMS software and CAD/layout tools.
• Certifications (Preferred): Certified Facility Manager (CFM), OSHA 30-Hour Industrial Certification, or CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional).

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Depending on the role, eligibility for restricted stock unit awards
• Participation in a discretionary bonus program

Pay

Salary Range (annual): $110,000 - $140,000. Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package.