Production Group Lead - Electrical

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 toensure 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

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

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