Workcell Manager

Jabil; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Dublin, Blanchardstown, is hiring a Workcell Manager to lead a cross-functional team in achieving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and strong financial performance. The role oversees staffing, coaching, KPIs, and continuous improvement on-site.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in fast-paced electrical manufacturing with 2+ years in leadership, and fluent English. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years in fast-paced electrical manufacturing with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Fluent English required.

Responsibilities

• Define staffing needs and collaborate with Functional Managers on skills and capacity.
• Coach and mentor team members for growth and high performance.
• Set goals, monitor progress via KPIs, and provide regular feedback.
• Lead daily operations of the workcell to ensure efficiency, quality and on-time delivery.
• Oversee problem-solving initiatives and implement data-driven process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world’s top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Workcell Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Workcell Manager leads a cross-functional team to deliver operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and financial performance within the cloud manufacturing business unit. This role is responsible for aligning team efforts with strategic goals, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Location: Dublin, Blanchardstown

Work arrangement: fully on-site

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Team Development

• Define staffing needs and collaborate with Functional Managers to ensure the right mix of skills and capacity.
• Coach and mentor team members to support professional growth and high performance.
• Set clear goals and expectations; monitor progress through KPIs and regular feedback.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Operational Excellence
• Oversee daily operations of the workcell, ensuring efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives and implement process improvements using data-driven methods.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality systems.
• Monitor and manage workcell metrics, including productivity, yield, and cost performance.

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Develop and execute workcell strategies aligned with site and customer objectives.
• Participate in business planning, including forecasting, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through process optimization and innovation.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on performance, risks, and improvement plans.

Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary customer interface for the workcell, ensuring clear communication and high satisfaction.
• Ensure customer requirements are understood and met with a focus on quality and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and other departments to resolve issues and support new product introductions.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across teams and Jabil sites.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in fast-paced, electrical manufacturing industry, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Fluent English required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office-based with frequent interaction on the production floor.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e‑mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e‑mail with a jabil.com e‑mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e‑mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.

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 identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accessibility Accommodation

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e‑mail to [e-mail] with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e‑mail. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

#whereyoubelong