Production Manager at Jabil Inc. in Fremont, California

Job Description:

At Jabil, we empower the brands who empower the world – it’s our reason for being and the guiding force that’s driving us to become the most technologically advanced manufacturing solutions provider on the planet.  Whether we’re serving one of the world’s biggest and best known brands or the coolest tech startups, our resolve never wavers. We share common desires with these brands: to make the world a better, safer and cleaner place.

SUMMARY

Plans, directs, and coordinates the operations of productions, machinery, processing, and assembly departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.


• Assess the adequacy of data gathering methods utilized by the workcells.


• Assure that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.


• Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement new practices and processes that are “best in field.”


• Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.


• Periodically “get down in the trenches” to rehabilitate troubled workcells or to help during product launch. Foster a “back to basics” mentality during these times. Lead by example; “Walk the talk.”


• Establish new measurement systems if/where appropriate.


• Exchange knowledge and information with other Jabil facilities to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.


• Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. Health and Safety, Quality).


• Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.


• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents


• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.


• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred


• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing supervisory role

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.