Production Group Lead - Sanmina SCI : Job Details

Category (For Job Seekers)

Manufacturing/Operations

Location

15201 - EMS Pleasant Prairie WI USA - Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 US (Primary)

Job Description

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/Electrical 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:

* Leads a team of production workers to ensure daily production goals are met

* Assigns tasks and responsibilities to team members and monitor their performance

* 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

* May assist in the development and implementation of new procedures

* Ensures proper record keeping of diagrams and assembly aids

* May provide 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

* Assists/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

* Demonstrates the ability to read, interpret and follow assembly drawings, diagrams, and schematics to determine components parts and assembly sequence

* Excellent attention to detail

* Performs a wide variety of electronic or electromechanical assembly operations on assemblies or sub-assemblies, which may vary from sitting to standing, moving line to stationary, with very light to medium weight components

* Abilities to stand for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping and stretching

Education and Experience Requirements:

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Generally prefer 26 week college course in Electronics Assembly

* Requires minimum of 4 years of factory experience in a technical manufacturing environment, especially one that is related to box build assemblies

* Experience in building Inverters an asset

* Good written and verbal communication skills in English needed to escalate issues to managers, engineering and other departments

* Abilities to prioritize tasks, problem-solve, and make decision under pressure

* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel to record data desirable

* Abilities to use various equipment and tools and troubleshoot difficulties or escalate when required

* Abilities to use torque hand tools

* Works overtime as required based on business needs

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 fibre, 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.