Lean Six Sigma Coordinator

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-agrowing 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.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Lean Six Sigma Coordinator

Shift: 5A Monday-Friday

Job Purpose

Diagrams and evaluates existing processes. Organizes, leads and facilitates cross-functional project teams. Develops metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities. Collects data to identify root cause of problems. Measures performance against process requirements. Aligns improvement to performance shortfalls. Provides consultation on the use of re-engineering techniques to improve process performance and product quality. May deliver presentations and training courses including measurement, analysis, improvement and control. Surveys and analyzes best practices for techniques and processes. Communicates team progress. Performs cost and benefit analyses.

Nature of Duties

• Posses an understanding of LEAN philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, interpersonal relationships, improvement systems, and professional ethics
• Able to define and/or interpret problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Effectively communicate with co-workers, customers, and suppliers
• Interpret an extensive variety of industry standards, technical instructions, drawings, and specifications
• Have a thorough understanding of problem-solving and lean improvement tools and techniques. This includes knowledge of management and planning tools, quality tools, preventive and corrective actions, and how to overcome barriers to lean improvements
• Ability to acquire and analyze data using appropriate standard quantitative methods to facilitate process analysis and improvements
• Basic statistical analysis to include: trending, averages, standard deviation and run charts.
• Ability to train project teams in principles of Lean/Six Sigma.
• Ability to set project timelines and lay out plan of actions with timelines.
• Ability to communicate results and issues through all levels of the organization
• Problem solving using root cause methodologies
• Applying statistics and software in data analysis
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Flexibility for handling a wide range of activities
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related degree
• Minimum 2 years experience or greater
• Six Sigma certification, CQE, CSSBB and/or appropriate work experience.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity