Line Manager

Jabil; Guadalajara; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Mexico is seeking a production-focused professional to oversee validation processes and assist the Supervisor in prioritizing new products while maintaining cost efficiency and quality.

You will monitor production metrics, coordinate with procurement, maintenance, and quality control, reduce scrap, and implement methods that improve line performance and overall plant results. The role requires collaboration across shifts and a practical knowledge of SPC and production planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish production and quality control standards.
• Coordinate production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control teams.
• Review production and maintenance reports to identify nonconformities.
• Minimize scrap and optimize MRO usage.
• Ensure proper stocking and availability of operation supplies.

Skills

Logistics knowledge

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Global supply chain

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s 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.

SUMMARY

Oversee production validation processes and assists Supervisor in establishing priorities for new products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors, use of standards preparation, validation practices, and review management on each new design.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards. Also assists in obtaining data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered. Helps to minimize excessive material on production floor.
Assists in the coordination of production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
Reviews and discusses production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems with production supervisors.
Assists in the minimization of scrap and materials request order (MRO) usage. Ensures that each workstation has a clean operating area. Assists in the implementation of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve metrics.
Monitors all production metrics and completes monthly “report card”. Seeks continued improvement in lowering line and plant defects per million (DPM).
Ensures that line employees read, understand and adhere to appropriate policies and procedures. Ensures proper stocking and availability of operation supplies and equipment.
Assists in monitoring the SPC system to fix repetitive and recognize problems immediately. Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Typically reports to Management. Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: TBD
Job is directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management). Job title example(s) of employees directly supervised: TBD

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

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 2+ years of experience and required industry experience
Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.

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.

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