Operations Support Specialist

Company: Sanmina SCI
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Category (For Job Seekers) Manufacturing/Operations Location 13571 - EMS Newark CA USA - Newark, CA 94560 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. Specializing in precision machining and metal fabrication, our Sanmina Newark, California facility has 15 years of experience in both precision and large format solutions for industrial, semiconductor, clean technology, and oil & gas markets. We provide comprehensive engineering and test capabilities: from in-house and hydrostatic leak-testing of medium and large format vacuum chambers to machining of precision stainless steel mechanisms. We have the capacity to machine components up to 3 meters. Our metal fabrication services include grinding, vacuum welding, heat treating, plating, and anodizing. We can process many advanced materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, ferrous-nonferrous, and other exotic alloys. Job Purpose: As an Operations Support Specialist you would oversee the master scheduling and reporting planning process for all customers at the site; provides leadership for daily production control, production readiness decisions, interfaces across business departments and with customers to compile, develop, validate, and communicate production/shipments plans that support overall business goals. Provides support to assigned Operations team(s) which may include monitoring individual and overall line group call statistics, proxy, tracking production, and performing a wide variety of reporting in a timely and accurate manner ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures while adhering to deadlines. Nature of Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and accurately maintaining integrated master/sub-project schedules, ensuring schedule logic is maintained (horizontal & vertical), coordinating work activities with project team members, progressing schedules, and assisting in identifying and resolving schedule conflicts.
• Conducts detailed analysis of major production issues as well as key intermediate milestones and in addition, will coordinate with Suppliers to collect and deliver current progress information in order to provide status updates to the Operations Manager of the plant.
• Interprets the status of potential schedule impacts and communicates said impacts to control account/controller/program manager and team leadership.
• Ensures robust Demand-Supply processes are in place, inventory, and observed to meet customer requirements in a timely manner.
• Ensures the production plan supports the financial and operational targets.
• Actively identifies and implements system and process improvements within the supply chain
• Follows and enhances supply programs to meet/exceed customer requirements, and to improve current levels of Inventory
• Develops and maintains master production schedules.
• Reviews and updates production schedules and material requirements, including sub-contracted machining.
• Understands contractual agreements and manage supply for the different customer programs avoiding liability for the Site.
• Identifies capacity constraints and work with the Operations and planning teams to re-balance load and identify areas where additional installed capacity is needed.
• Supports new product introductions and prototype builds.
• Works proactively with other functional areas for Engineering Change implementations.
• Reviews material shortages, stock outages, safety stock levels, and determine optimal planning parameters to support customer requirements while maximizing operational efficiency.
• Tracks and monitors revenue attainment, and risk to the plan.
• Adheres to company policies and Corporate Business Controls requirements.
• May assist with coordinating and scheduling any needed supplemental training for staff.
• Prepares and distributes daily-weekly and monthly production reports in a timely manner, ensuring all appropriate parties receive the reports.
• Reviews all reporting information compiled for accuracy prior to distribution.
• Participates and oversees activities associated with a variety of departmental projects as assigned ensuring deadlines and projects are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Other Related Duties Education & Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of production planning/scheduling experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • BS Degree. MBA is advantageous
  • Competent planning and financial capabilities and strong analytical skills.
  • Must be a hands-on type of individual, comfortable with the manufacturing environment.
  • Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Microsoft Office experience with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Oracle experience is a plus This is an ITAR facility and the applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident. Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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