EMS Site Manager

Nokia

. Act as the primary operational interface between the EMS factory, Nokia site teams, and Nokia stakeholders, in close collaboration with the Collaboration Manager .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in EMS manufacturing and supply chain operations, with a strong focus on factory governance, cost analysis, and risk management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive operational efficiency while ensuring product quality and delivery standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

EMS ManufacturingSupply Chain OperationsFactory GovernanceRisk ManagementCost Analysis

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Operational LeadershipSupplier Performance ManagementProduct TransfersIndustrializationProduction Ramp-UpOperational StabilizationCost ImprovementCapacity ManagementPerformance ReviewsCorrective Actions

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingStakeholder ManagementInfluencing Without Authority

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringNSA/CAPS Approval

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingCost GovernanceOperational EfficiencyBusiness Continuity PlansCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary operational interface between the EMS factory, Nokia site teams, and Nokia stakeholders, in close collaboration with the Collaboration Manager
Own all Nokia products manufactured at the assigned site and lead accountability for EMS factory performance against Nokia standards
Develop and implement manufacturing solutions enabling MI BG to operate effectively within Nokia’s supply chain manufacturing footprint
Ensure transparent reporting and fact-based governance of cost, quality, delivery, and operational performance across the EMS site
Manage site capacity and support capacity decisions with the Global Supply Manager
Act as the receiving site’s business owner for product transfers through industrialization, ramp-up, and stabilization
Support quarterly pricing activities and drive continuous cost improvement for assigned cost elements
Initiate BATs for Nokia product-specific assets, testers, tools, non-recurring engineering, rework, and overtime
Drive risk mitigation, operational efficiency, and validated business continuity plans
Lead structured performance reviews, corrective actions, and cross-functional escalation when site results deviate from agreed targets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience in EMS manufacturing, supply chain operations, factory governance, or a comparable operational leadership role
Demonstrated ability to lead supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and yield
Experience with product transfers, industrialization, production ramp-up, and operational stabilization
Commercial acumen in pricing, cost analysis, productivity improvement, Capex, and asset-related decisions
Strong risk-management, problem-solving, stakeholder-management, and escalation skills
Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
5–10 years of experience in manufacturing
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering
NSA/CAPS approval required
Individual contributor role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
Health and dental benefits
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance and AD&D at 2x base pay
Optional or supplemental life and AD&D insurance for employee, spouse, or child
Paid holidays and vacation
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Assistance Plan
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
Potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles
Laptop support with ordering