Production Manager Data Center Infrastructure

Job Purpose

The Production Manager is responsible for the direct management of all manufacturing and production activities for complex fabrication and assembly of critical Liquid Cooling products for hyper-scalers. This role focuses on optimizing shop floor processes, ensuring product quality, meeting production schedules, and maintaining a safe working environment, directly supporting the strategic goals set by the VP/GM of the Fremont site.

Nature Of Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily execution of production schedules across multiple departments (e.g., sheet metal fabrication, welding, powder coat painting, final assembly, testing) to ensure on-time delivery (OTD) targets are met.
• Drive the implementation and application of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, Waste Reduction) to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manufacturing cycle time.
• Monitor key operational metrics, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), scrap rate, and labor utilization, taking corrective action as necessary.
• Cook with the Engineering department to manage the introduction of new products (NPI) smoothly into production and resolve complex manufacturing issues.
• Champion a rigorous Safety (HSE) program on the shop floor, ensuring all employees adhere to strict safety protocols and environmental compliance standards.
• Work closely with the Quality team to maintain high product quality, ensure compliance with the ISO 9001 standard, and manage in-process quality control gates.
• Lead and support teams in performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for production defects and implementing sustainable corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Education And Experience

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree is a minimum in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Preference is a Masters level.
• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a management or senior supervisory role overseeing production operations.
• Industry Knowledge: Hands-on experience in the heavy electrical equipment or similar industrial manufacturing sector is highly preferred as is familiarity with processes for Liquid Cooling (CDU), Mechanical Rack & Manifolds & other complex cooling related infrastructure.
• Technical Skills: Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Strong working knowledge of manufacturing ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.
• Leadership: Exceptional problem-solving skills, decisiveness, and proven ability to manage and motivate a large, diverse manufacturing workforce in a fast-paced environment.

Sanmina

Sanmina Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Salary Range (annual): $120,000 - $160,000. 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. The total rewards package also includes 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, and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.