Lead TPM, S&OP – Capacity & Ops Strategy

ZT Systems

. Ingest projects and requests end-to-end, defining business needs, developing strategies, and socializing S&OP insights to executive leadership and plant operations .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $116,250 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in S&OP processes, capacity planning, and data analysis, with a strong ability to translate operational insights into strategic business cases and P&L impacts. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects in high-pressure environments.

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S&OP Process ManagementCapacity PlanningData Analysis Using PythonMulti-Variable Capacity ModelingCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Capacity ModelingScenario PlanningData AnalysisP&L InsightsCapEx ROI ProposalsFactory Dynamics UnderstandingTest Load BottleneckingPower Distribution KnowledgeLiquid Cooling InfrastructureTechnical Program Management

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityCoaching Junior Team MembersIndependent InitiativeUrgency in Fast-Moving Environments

Tools & Technologies

PythonSQLTableauPower BIAdvanced ExcelMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial EngineeringMaster’s Degree or MBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

High-Reliability HardwareElectronics Manufacturing ServicesHyperscale Cloud InfrastructureServer AssemblyManufacturing Methods

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyCloudPythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ingest projects and requests end-to-end, defining business needs, developing strategies, and socializing S&OP insights to executive leadership and plant operations
Drive demand ingestion across Customer Operations, ZT Sales, and Sanmina into a unified demand baseline
Build and maintain 3-to-24-month capacity and scenario models
Evaluate line rates, floor space utilization, test position availability, and high-density power/cooling infrastructure limits
Conduct what-if trade-off and ROI analyses translating operational variables into P&L impact
Lead the monthly S&OP capacity review cadence across Sales, Customer Ops, Engineering, NPI, Finance, and Sanmina teams
Identify strategic capability and technology-shift opportunities for future manufacturing methods and machines
Build data-driven CapEx business cases for facility expansion, automation, line retrofits, and specialized tooling
Continuously improve S&OP models, capacity tools, and data structures
Coach and nurture junior team members and direct complex analytical projects
Operate with urgency to meet customer needs in fast-moving, high-pressure environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, supply chain management, or related field
Master’s degree or MBA preferred
8+ years of relevant experience in an engineering, S&OP, capacity planning, or technical program management role, or 6+ years with a Master’s degree
Experience in high-reliability, high-tech hardware, server assembly, electronics manufacturing services (EMS), or hyperscale cloud infrastructure environments
Advanced skills in multi-variable capacity modeling, scenario planning, and data analysis using Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or advanced Excel
Ability to convert complex operational topics and data-driven models into P&L insights, CapEx ROI proposals, and executive-level overviews
Ability to influence and align distributed cross-functional teams without formal line authority
Deep understanding of factory dynamics, line throughput, test load bottlenecking, power distribution, and liquid cooling infrastructure
Independent initiative to lead end-to-end projects in fast-moving, high-pressure environments
Fluency with Microsoft Office tools: Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Applicants may need to be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
401(k) retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
Parental leave and family care support programs
Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
Matching gifts and volunteer programs