Technical Manufacturing Manager - Development Program

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1 Billion global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables.

Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between.

With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

This position is located onsite in New Albany IN

Summary/Objective: The Technical Manufacturing Manager is part of a development program that will move between different departments over a five year period learning different aspects of each position.

The goal of the position is to have the associate lead a department at the end of the program.

• Evaluate, measure and manage Key Performance Indicators for current manufacturing systems. This includes, but is not limited to: Safety Quality Delivery Cost and Environmental compliance.
• Safety
• Quality
• Delivery
• Cost and Environmental compliance.
• Ability to execute effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while practicing servant leadership to support team development and operational success.
• Implement robust quality systems in a highly complex electronics manufacturing environment.
• Drive continuous improvement within operations through real time process control and lean manufacturing techniques.
• Oversee key elements of global operations for executing the Samtec Service model and executing global operations charter. Some travel required
• Some travel required
• Develop strategic plans to control costs related to manufacturing activities including labor, materials, logistics, scrap, quality returns, et al.
• Provide support and act as the voice of the customer for internal manufacturing regarding change management, discrepant material and product qualifications.