The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California's Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.

Job Purpose- The Fabrication Production Manager is responsible for the direct management of all manufacturing and production activities for complex fabricated sheet metal, tubular frames, final assembly & test of a variety technical components & products. 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 Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Efficiency Management

• 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.
• Coordinate with the Engineering department to manage the introduction of new products (NPI) smoothly into production and resolve complex manufacturing issues.

Quality and Safety

• 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).

Team and Resource Management

• Directly supervise Production Supervisors, leading, mentoring, and developing the manufacturing workforce.
• Manage labor planning, scheduling, and capacity requirements to match demand fluctuations.
• Collaborate with Materials Planning, Purchasing and Logistics teams to optimize inventory levels and ensure the timely flow of components to the production line.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.

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 MV products (e.g. electrical assembly, insulation processes).

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.

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

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.