Sanmina Corporation is a global manufacturing & services company that supports diversified customers with innovative products and manufacturing services. More details can be found at:

http://www.sanmina.com

This position is responsible for the General Business Operations of the Austin, Texas machining and Integration facility. The associated duties include managing all aspects of the performance of the Austin Machining Operations including financial results, customer satisfaction, operational execution and leadership of the plant management team and staff.

This position will play a key role in achieving broad based business goals including profitability, growth, customer satisfaction all built on foundations of flawless execution and quality.

This candidate must be able to demonstrate thorough understanding of operations and lead his/her team using applicable metrics along with hands-on-involvement in every aspect of the business.

The successful candidate will be a leader who can communicate with and motivate a talented team that he or she will build and continuously develop.

Specific responsibilities:

• The Director of operations is responsible for overseeing many of a business's daily activities, directing and coordinating actions across an organization.
• Develop, motivate, lead a high-performance management team with key direct reports in Quality, Engineering, Production and Materials/Purchasing.
• Direct operations to ensure excellence in quality, cost, delivery, and other performance metrics.
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and effective customer relations with strong and positive personal involvement and leadership.
• Meet or exceed financial commitments including those tied to growth, profitability, working capital and predictability.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years progressive management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• A 8 year track record of success in operational roles for companies with machining and engineering operations; preferably with key customer relationships in semi-conductor capital equipment.
• A track record of growth that is indicative of strong financial (P&L) and commercial skills as well as strong customer presence.
• Ability to push, engage, motivate, and lead others
• A visionary and passionate leader who can inspire, communicate and influence in a professional yet “down-to-earth” manner to effectively gain trust and support across the company and customers
• Track record of forging strong customer relationships with large ‘blue chip’ multinational corporations.
• Comfortable in C-suite conversations with Customers, ability to communicate effectively in verbal, written and presentations modes.
• Strong presence and charisma.
• Ability to balance short-term and long-term objectives
• Highly entrepreneurial executive with a track record of results and integrity who thrives in a fast-paced, hard-working culture
• A flexible work style that can move fluidly from “the big picture” to the details with the natural predisposition to “roll-up his/her sleeves”
• Demonstrated track record of developing skills in team members to create a high-performance group; sets, drives and meets aggressive goals for herself/himself and those around her/him.
• A true team player with the ability to “stand his or her ground” when challenged and who can push back in a constructive manner.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe that diversity is critical to our success. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.