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[Apply on Sanmina-SCI’s careers site →](https://jobs.sanmina.com/jobs/18354845-manufacturing-manager) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Sanmina-SCI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/) / Manufacturing Manager ## Job description 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—the y redefine them. At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service m embers connected and protected in the field. Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve. Under the direction and supervision of the Director, the Manufacturing Manager directs manufacturing operations with overall responsibility for hourly employees and subordinate leadership. In this role, you will lead production teams to achieve targets across quality, output, customer delivery schedules, and cost efficiency within an advanced Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing environment. ### What You'll Do Manufacturing & Operational Leadership: Direct and coordinate daily manufacturing operations, personnel, staffing, and departmental systems to hit production targets and maintain on-time delivery schedules. ### Production Scheduling & Optimization Prioritize and optimize production schedules based on New Product Introduction (NPI), equipment efficiency, and material availability. ### Process Equipment & Throughput Design and implement process equipment, systems, and throughput initiatives to elevate operational efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize throughput. ### Asset & Labor Optimization Manage company assets cost-effectively while tracking, monitoring, and reporting shop labor efficiencies. ### Quality & Compliance Enforcement Partner continuously with Quality Assurance to enforce strict adherence to AS9100, ISO 9001, and environmental standards while driving root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures. ### Lean Manufacturing Initiatives Lead strategic initiatives centered on continuous improvement processes, capacity analysis, and lean manufacturing practices. ### People Management & Team Development Select, train, evaluate, and mentor staff while implementing employee development programs to build a high-performing, customer-focused team. ### Financial & Budgetary Control Plan and administer departmental budgets, direct/indirect labor costs, and capital expenditures. ### Communication & Collaboration Lead daily/weekly departmental staff meetings, track team competencies, and communicate clear progress reports to executive leadership. ### What You'll Bring Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Management, or a related technical field. ### Core Technical Experience Required hands-on Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing experience. ### Technical Expertise Demonstrated background in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Capacity Analysis, Strategic Initiatives, and quality management standards (AS9100 / ISO 9001). ### Essential Skills Excellent problem-solving, multi-tasking, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills. ### Schedule & Availability Willingness to work flexible hours (regularly exceeding 40 hours per week) with occasional travel as required. ### Security Clearance Requirement Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. ### How to Stand Out Extensive Leadership More than 15 years of total manufacturing experience, including 5+ years in a direct management role leading production teams. ### Defense & Aerospace Background Deep operational familiarization with defense/aerospace standards, AS9100 compliance, and high-reliability SMT assembly processes. Why Join Us? At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 29, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 11, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 11, 2026 - Listed for: 13 days - Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States[Apply on Sanmina-SCI’s careers site →](https://jobs.sanmina.com/jobs/18354845-manufacturing-manager) ## Hiring at Sanmina-SCI - Open jobs: 1,837 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Nov 11, 2026 [All Sanmina-SCI jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Sanmina-SCI ### [Manufacturing Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/c860ae1d1bdd0ecbec2e/) Huntsville, Alabama, United States ### [Process Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/2caa15ed11e37b1614a7/) Huntsville, Alabama, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Advisor/Sr Advisor/Director – Manufacturing Science (LNP Commercialization & Commercial Manufacturing Support)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eli-lilly/jobs/f7f402871dc8347d619b/) Eli Lilly · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America ### [Manufacturing Engineer I (2nd Shift)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/9d6fd7433cc4e2009e03/) AIRBUS · Mobile Area, AL ### [Manufacturing Engineer I (Process Engineer)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/3d2f8c5b91725bb44142/) AIRBUS · Mobile Area, AL ### [SAP Senior Solution Architect, Manufacturing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/fc39f6468b9160ef6d4d/) NTT · Home-based, United States ### [Senior SAP Application Consultant, Manufacturing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/605422a12da75620bf6e/) NTT · Home-based, United States [Jobs in Huntsville, AL](/locations/us/al/huntsville/)[Jobs in Alabama](/locations/us-al/)[Manufacturing & Production jobs](/functions/manufacturing-production/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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