Asistant Workcell Manager

Jabil; Guadalajara; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Guadalajara is seeking an aspiring Workcell Manager to lead a manufacturing cell, align with production programs, and drive cost-conscious, compliant operations. The role focuses on developing team capabilities and ensuring adherence to specifications.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering background and experience in high-volume electronics, with a track record of continuous improvement and strong analytical skills in logistics, budgeting, and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Materials, Finance and HR in a high-volume electronics environment.
• Or a combination of education, experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Train to be a Workcell Manager.
• Lead and motivate cell team members to achieve project goals.
• Ensure the workcell team clearly knows goals and follows production specifications and the program.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, re-work, inspections, and customer returns/complaints.
• Plan cell work to meet production programs in quantity and mix at the lowest cost.
• Strictly control costs affecting the workcell.
• Ensure ISO9000, QS9000, and ISO14000 compliance within the cell.

Skills

Logistics knowledge

Financial analytics

Communication skills

Cost reduction

Business analytics

Change management

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Electronic manufacturing degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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.

JOB SUMMARY ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Training to be a Workcell Manager.
• Provide leadership and motivation to cell team members in order to achieve project goals.
• Ensure that workcell team members clearly know the goals and verify that they follow manufacturing specifications and procedures as well as the production program.
• Support initiatives by support departments that help the continuous improvement of productivity and quality (reduce waste, re-work, inspection, and customer returns/complaints), and eliminate any process that do not add value to the product.
• Optimally plan cell’s work in such a manner that they comply with production programs in quantity and mix at the lowest possible cost.
• Strictly control costs that affect workcell.
• Ensure that the workcell fulfills all specific activities in the DRP and the ISO9000, QS9000, and ISO14000 systems.
• Create and provide follow up to development programs of the members of the Quality Assurance area.
• Ensure that the cell team members know and comply with the policies and procedures of the Company.
• Participate in the development of the budget of the workcell.
• Participate in the performance management process work personnel assigned to the workcell.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
• Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company’s business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.
• Strong financial and analytical ability. Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
• Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
• Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
• Strong and convincing communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Engineering degree; Degree related to electronic manufacturing preferred.
• At least 5 years experience in at least 2 of the following operations areas: Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Materials – Finance and HR desired, preferably in a high-volume electronic manufacturing environment.
• Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.