Production Group Lead - Mechanical

Sanmina SCI•Kenosha, WI

59d

About The Position

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-to-day 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.

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in building Inverters an asset

Responsibilities

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