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Jabil

Designs and builds electronics for other brands

Deputy Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing & Production OperationsUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeGuadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead the Direct Fulfillment Manufacturing Department, focusing on continuous improvement.
  • Identify staffing needs for the Workcell and customer or product requirements; 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; and ensure team members have appropriate training, tools, and ERP access while monitoring progress.
  • Coach and mentor Line Managers, and create and manage succession plans for the Line Manager function.
  • Establish measurable individual and team goals, including operational metrics, project timelines, training documentation, attendance, role knowledge, and development goals.
  • Motivate and challenge team members, provide timely feedback, solicit feedback from cell members, customers, and Coordinators, and coach and counsel Line Managers based on feedback.
  • Perform team-member evaluations on time and professionally, drive continuous improvement in operational metrics and organizational goals, and ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently.
  • Coordinate production-team activities and maintain focus during crises.
  • Provide a departmental forum for exchanging ideas and information, encourage team-member input, and adapt communication style to individuals.
  • 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-reporting analysis and metrics management; prioritize and resolve customer issues quickly and effectively.
  • Focus on 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 DF-JOS meetings to address issues and drive continuous improvement.
  • Support the introduction of new products into assigned workcells and the transition of existing products to global Direct Fulfillment sites.
  • Analyze capacity and manpower to understand current and future customer production requirements.
  • Identify production issues such as line stops and downtime and drive their timely resolution.
  • Delegate and organize departmental workload according to project assignments.
  • Review relevant policies and procedures with department members and explain how they apply to assignments.
  • Follow applicable safety and health rules, company security procedures, and requirements for handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Ensure procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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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