Manufacturing Manager

TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 (ieHealth 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, and 15-20 years leadership experience in a large manufacturing supervisory role.

The Manufacturing Manager plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently achieved. This role provides strong leadership to production teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and partners with cross-functional teams to meet customer and business objectives. (Team Size: 15+ Dy. Managers, 80+ Sr.Supervisors/Supervisors, 9000+ Direct Labours including Line Leaders)

• Manufacturing & Operations Leadership
• Plan and manage daily manufacturing operations across all production lines.
  
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and Jabil standard operating procedures.
  
• Monitor and improve KPIs including productivity, yield, scrap, cycle time, and delivery performance.
  
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for operational issues.
• Highly skilled in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, VSM, Gamba Walk and Visual Management
• People & Performance Management
• Recruit, coach, and develop Assistant Manufacturing Managers, Line Managers, Supervisors, and Operators.
  Establish clear, measurable goals and conduct timely performance evaluations.
  Build succession plans and strengthen leadership bench strength.
  Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Continuous Improvement & Cost Control
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
  Optimize manpower, equipment utilization, and material flow.
  Reduce manufacturing costs related to scrap, rework, downtime, and labor inefficiencies.
• Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Planning, and Program Management teams.
  Support New Product Introduction (NPI), production ramp-ups, and process changes.
  Participate in customer meetings, audits, and operational reviews, representing Jabil manufacturing capabilities.
• Strategy & Business Alignment
• Translate site and business unit strategies into executable manufacturing plans.
  
• Support deployment of Jabil global manufacturing standards and systems.
  
• Contribute to capacity and capability planning to support current and future business needs.