VP, Operations

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 communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive, and clean technology sectors. Sanmina has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

About the Role

This position provides operational leadership and strategic management for a manufacturing plant, overseeing personnel, financial performance, and long-range strategic goals. The role involves directing manufacturing and process engineering, quality systems, new product introduction (NPI), and business development while managing customer and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership & Strategic Management
  • Manage all personnel-related activities across the plant, leading a team of functional managers to achieve weekly performance, production, and revenue targets.
  • Plan and administer department budgets; make critical recommendations on tooling, direct/indirect labor, and capital expenditures while reviewing cost and operations data to ensure plant profitability.
  • Participate in formulating company policies and developing long-range strategic goals that align asset performance with business growth.
• Manufacturing & Process Engineering Oversight
  • Provide engineering leadership and oversight to manufacturing, process, industrial, automation, and quality engineers.
  • Direct process engineering initiatives involving design, optimization, validation, qualification, and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems.
  • Review and approve engineering standards, process specifications, validation protocols, manufacturing procedures, and technical operating requirements using advanced engineering judgment.
• Quality Engineering & Continuous Improvement
  • Lead quality engineering initiatives, including statistical process control (SPC) systems, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, reliability engineering, and process capability analysis.
  • Continuously evaluate manufacturing technologies and engineering solutions to improve productivity, quality, yield performance, and operational reliability.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) & Business Development
  • Provide engineering leadership for NPI programs to ensure manufacturability, process capability, quality performance, and operational readiness.
  • Coordinate with operations, engineering, and program management to ensure proposals for potential contracts are accurate, matching company capabilities with customer requirements to win new business.
  • Direct and execute the product/service contract management process, resulting in accurate forecasts, competitive pricing, successful negotiations, and scope recovery.
• Customer & Supplier Relationship Management
  • Collaborate with design engineering teams, customers, suppliers, and technical personnel regarding product manufacturability, engineering requirements, and technology implementation.
  • Establish and maintain strong customer relationships through stellar performance, securing profitable recurring business and identifying opportunities for expansion.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Business Administration with a heavy technical focus.
• Experience: 10 to 15 years of progressive managerial experience in manufacturing, preferably with a background as an Operations Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, or a related technical leadership role.
• Industry Background: Experience in the Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry is highly preferred, with specific exposure to advanced electronic, optical, and telecommunications product manufacturing.
• Technical & Systems Expertise: Hands-on manager with solid experience and knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, NPI protocols, and capacity planning.
• Data-Driven Analytics: Proven ability to analyze manufacturing performance data utilizing engineering methodologies to identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Leadership & Communication: Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills; strong organizational and time management capabilities to resolve unexpected problems quickly and efficiently.