Fremont, CA, US Manufacturing Paint Supervisor

Requisition ID: 103424-0

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.

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 Paint Supervisor will possess knowledge of and perform the work of the employees they oversee. Paint Supervisor will work closely with associates, study work schedules and estimate work-hours required for completion of job assignments. Allocate work assignments and issuing deadlines, oversee the work to ensure that it is on schedule and meeting established quality standards. The Paint Supervisor may be involved in the hiring and corrective action of employees.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes painting production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency and materials supply.
• Selects trains and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production painting function.
• Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.
• Advises higher-level management on work related problems on the paint line and their impact on productivity and/or the customer.
• Monitors, tracks, and verifies painting department production activities on the shop floor utilizing the available production recording tools.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in the manufacture of painting materials  
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for the timely completion of job assignments, Interprets company policies to employees and enforces safety regulations.
• Interprets job specifications and assigns employees’ duties.
• Assists employees in adhering to set work procedures.
• Uses knowledge of machine capacities and equipment performance to complete production schedules on time.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase department efficiency.
• Reports issues and situations between employees to the proper management personnel.
• Initiates and suggests plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• Minimum 2-3 year experience as a Paint Supervisor
• Previous management / supervisory experience preferred
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be able to anticipate potential problems, both internal and external, to the specific department(s) being supervised

This is an ITAR facility and 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

Salary Range (annual): $80,000 - $99,000. 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.