Plant Manager

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 the 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.

The Plant Manager will be the site leader responsible for the overall performance, profitability (P&L), and growth of the Houston facility, which specializes in manufacturing of substations and power distribution systems across various voltage levels. This role requires a strong leader that can run a high‑quality, efficient modern manufacturing plant and who relates well to the technical demands of the products manufactured.

• Leadership and P&L Management:
  • Own the Profit & Loss (P&L) for the Houston manufacturing and engineering site, including managing budgets, controlling costs, and driving revenue growth.
  • Provide leadership and management oversight to all functional areas, including Manufacturing and Test Engineering, Production, Materials Planning, Purchasing and Logistics as well as Quality and Equipment Engineering functions.
  • Build, lead and motivate a disciplined team that delivers results in terms of operational execution, quality and cost in a fun and motivating environment that fosters employee growth and development.
• Engineering and Product Excellence Oversight:
  • Directly manage the Manufacturing Engineering and Test Engineering functions and ensure the effective industrialization of all MV Distribution Transformers and Switchgear products.
  • Ensure technical integrity and compliance of all products with national and international standards (IEEE, ANSI/NEMA, UL).
  • Drive continuous improvement in cost, focusing on manufacturability, cost reduction and product quality.
• Manufacturing Operations and Performance:
  • Oversee all production and operational activities to meet daily, weekly and quarterly output, schedule and cost objectives.
  • Implement and champion Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, 5S, TPM) and continuous quality improvement methodologies to maximize efficiency and capacity utilization.
  • Establish and enforce a rigorous Safety (HSE) and Quality culture, ensuring strict adherence to company policies, regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA) and ISO certifications.
  • Manage the’s purchasing execution to ensure timely delivery and optimized cost of materials for both production and new product introduction.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial) or Operations Management. An MBA or advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 10‑15 years of progressive leadership experience in a high‑mix manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a Plant Manager role.
• Industry Knowledge:
  Power distribution equipment or closely related electrical equipment manufacturing industry knowledge would be an advantage.

• Demonstrated experience managing a full P&L in a relevant manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proven leadership strengths.
• Strong knowledge of industry quality standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO, UL, IEEE, NEMA).
• This is a full‑time on‑site function.

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

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

$150,000 – $165,000. 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.