Quality Production Supervisor
Req ID: 111538
Location: Houston, TX, United States
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Description
Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world''s most essential and innovative brands. Whether it''s autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don't just meet standards-they redefine them.
What You''ll Do
- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of quality control technicians (ICQC, IPQC, FQC, test, and CMM).
- Manage daily work assignments, scheduling, timecards, and training to ensure production and quality goals are met.
- Conduct performance reviews, set clear objectives, and provide regular feedback to foster employee development.
- Lead hiring, on boarding, and training your new team members.
- Actively participate in the daily 7:30 AM production meeting to address quality issues and coordinate with the manufacturing team.
- Support to maintain and improve the site Quality Management System (QMS), including the NCR and CAPA systems, to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.
- Support the internal audit program, document findings, and drive the timely closure of corrective actions.
- Serve as the first point of escalation for quality issues on the production floor, inspections, CMM lab, and leading containment actions and long-term actions.
- Track and report inspection log book and key performance indicators (KPIs) including First Pass Yield (FPY) , Defect rate, NCR, and scrap and rework rates, to drive continuous improvement projects.
- Serve as a key point of contact for mangers, QEs, and customers on quality inspection issues, escalations, and audits.
- Coordinate with QEs to lead root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA/8D) for customer escapes.
- Support QEs for the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) process, working with suppliers to ensure effective problem resolution as needed.
- Coordinated with QEs to plan, schedule, and lead customer audits to assess QMS compliance and process controls if needed.
What You''ll Bring
- Experience: 6+ years in a quality role within a manufacturing environment AND 4+ years in a direct management/supervisory role (managing 15+ employees).
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in a technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (16 years)
- Technical Knowledge: Good to Strong knowledge to sheet metal fabrication, welding, and electromechanical integration.
- GD&T: Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
- Quality Tools: Strong knowledge of quality tools such as RMA/DMR, FMEA, Control Plans, CAPA, 8D, 5 Whys, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Hands-on experience with CMM operation, hard check, and programming (e.g., Calypso, PC-DMIS) and experience with MSA/Gage R&R.
- Communication: Proven experience communicating directly with engineers, auditors, customers, and suppliers on quality issues.
How to Stand Out
- Experience performing internal audits to ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies (Green/Black Belt a plus).
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, Agile).
- Strong hands-on experience with CMM operation and programming (e.g., Calypso, PC-DMIS) and experience with MSA/Gage R&R.
Why Join Us?
Sanmina employees also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.
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