Technical Production Planner

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. Supporting diverse technology sectors including semiconductor, telecommunications, and medical equipment, the Fremont facility offers a wide array of services including sheet metal fabrication, welding, painting and clean room assembly.

Job Purpose:

The Technical Production Planner is responsible for translating engineering requirements and customer orders into actionable production schedules. This role ensures that materials, labor, and machinery are synchronized to meet rigorous deadlines while maintaining high technical standards and cost efficiency.

Nature of Duties:

• Develop and maintain detailed master production schedules (MPS) using ERP/MRP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite).
• Analyze plant capacity and labor availability to prevent bottlenecks and ensure a smooth workflow through various technical work centers.
• Work closely with Engineering and Quality Assurance to incorporate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) into active production runs without disrupting lead times.
• Monitor raw material levels and sub-assemblies to ensure "Just-in-Time" (JIT) availability, minimizing excess stock while preventing line-down situations.
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) and provide real-time updates to project managers and stakeholders regarding delivery timelines.
• Identify inefficiencies in the production cycle and implement Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and cycle time.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3years of experience in production planning or manufacturing.
• Minimum of 2-3years of experience in overall sheet metal fabrication.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros).

• Experience with NC/Laser and press-brake capability.
• Understanding of setup sheets for punching, laser-cutting, and forming.

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): $85,000 - $95,000. 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.