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Jabil

Designs and builds electronics for other brands

Assistant Production Manager

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Jose, CA, USA$96.9k - $174.4kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or organization employees.
  • Knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
  • Ability to plan and execute formal project plans.
  • Ability to solve practical problems involving varied concrete variables and limited standardization.
  • Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Proficiency in determining logistics requirements, devising strategies, and implementing them to achieve business goals and targets.
  • Financial and analytical ability, including managing business analytics to determine an optimum company footprint.
  • Knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes and global customs regimes.
  • A track record of successful change management, continuous productivity improvement, and cost-reduction program implementation and management.
  • Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and email.
  • A high school diploma and two to three years of experience in a Line Manager role, or a combination of education, experience, and/or training.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead the Direct Fulfillment Manufacturing Department with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Identify people requirements for the Workcell and customer/product; recruit, interview, and hire Line Managers; communicate candidate criteria to recruiters; and coach Line Managers on interviewing and hiring.
  • Monitor team-member turnover, identify factors that can be improved, and implement improvements.
  • Identify individual and team strengths and development needs; create, implement, or validate training curricula; ensure team members receive required training and tools, including ERP access, and monitor their progress.
  • Coach and mentor Line Managers and create and manage succession plans for the Line Manager function.
  • Set measurable goals and objectives for individual and team results, including operational metrics, project timelines, training records, attendance, role knowledge, and development goals.
  • Develop, motivate, and challenge team members, provide timely feedback, and provide ongoing coaching and counseling to Line Managers.
  • Provide feedback to Function DF Leads on team-member contributions and solicit feedback from cell members, customers, and Coordinators on Cell Manager contributions.
  • Conduct team-member evaluations on time, drive continuous improvement and organizational goal achievement, and ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently.
  • Coordinate the production team's activities and keep the team focused during crises.
  • Provide a forum for exchanging departmental ideas and information; organize communications clearly; encourage team input; and adapt communication style to individual team members.
  • Act as the communication link between the customer and Jabil for manufacturing activities.
  • Train manufacturing teams on management by metrics and monitor manufacturing metrics with the team.
  • Drive continuous improvement through trend-report analysis and metrics management.
  • Prioritize customer service, anticipate and meet customer expectations, and resolve customer issues quickly and effectively.
  • Manage performance metrics, including On Time Ship, DGR Requirements, Recommit Performance, Expedite Response Time, Undispatch Response Time, OBA Yields, Bad Board Levels, Inventory Accuracy, Lead Time Performance, and Test Yields.
  • Develop, own, and drive all DF-JOS meetings to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
  • Support the introduction of new products into assigned workcells and transition existing products to Global DF Sites.
  • Analyze capacity and manpower to understand current and future customer production requirements.
  • Identify production issues, including line stops and downtime, and drive timely resolution.
  • Delegate and organize departmental workload according to project assignments.
  • Review relevant policies and procedures with department members and instruct them on how to apply them to their assignments.
  • Follow applicable safety, health, security, confidentiality, and company procedures; ensure procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.
  • Perform other assigned duties.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and Direct Fulfillment experience are preferred.

About the Company

Jabil

Designs and builds electronics for other brands

Jabil designs and manufactures electronics and other products for companies that sell them under their own brands, including makers of AI data center hardware, medical devices, cars, and defense systems. Customers bring a product idea or design, and Jabil handles the engineering, sources the parts, builds the product at scale, and manages the supply chain behind it. The work runs through a global network of factories, so one partner can build products for customers across many markets, from data center racks to medical equipment. Jabil earns revenue through manufacturing and engineering service contracts with these brands. The company was founded in 1966 and is based in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Founded
1966

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