ME Assistant Manager

Jabil; Kampung Sungai Ara; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Production Area Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules, quality targets and cost objectives are met. You will lead Line Managers and MITs, drive talent development, and implement training and succession planning to sustain high performance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, initiative in process improvements, and effective communication with stakeholders to maintain production excellence and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage production area to meet schedules, quality and cost objectives.
• Lead recruitment, coaching, and retention of Line Managers and Managers in Training.
• Develop training curricula and succession plans for leadership positions.
• Set and track operational goals, monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate large teams during crises and ensure fair recognition and rewards.

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

Manage production area in order to meet production schedules, quality, and cost objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment and Retention:

• Recruit, interview and hire Line Managers and MIT's.
• Communicate criteria to recruiters for Line Managers and MIT's position candidates.
• Coach Line Managers and MIT's in the interviewing/hiring process.
• Monitor team member turnover; identify key factors that can be improved; make improvements.

Employee and Team Development:

• Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis.
• Create and/or validate training curriculum in area of responsibility.
• Coach and mentor Line Managers and MIT's to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.
• Create and manage succession plans for Line Managers and MIT's.

Performance Management:

• Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e. operational metrics, results against project timelines, training documentation, attendance records, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, personal development goals).
• Solicit ongoing feedback from Workcell members, Business Unit Manager (BUM), and Manufacturing Manager on Manufacturing Manager's contribution to the team. Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to Manufacturing Manager based on feedback.
• Express pride in staff and encourage them to feel good about their accomplishments.
• Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time.
• Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and the achievement of the organizational goals.
• Coordinate activities of large teams and keep them focused in times of crises.
• Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.

Communication:

• Provide communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with the department.
• Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.
• Ask questions; encourage input from team members.
• Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own communication style accordingly.

FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Strategy and Direction:

• Know and understand the campus strategic directions.
• Define, develop and implement a Manufacturing strategy, which contributes to the campus strategic directions.
• Provide regular updates to Manufacturing and Operations Manager on the execution of the strategy.

Cost Management:

• Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e. modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks, elimination of non-value-added processes, or complete re-engineering of processes and systems).
• Utilize tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends, striving continuously to improve value.
• Provide feedback to BUMs, WCMs, Functional Managers (FMs) on cost and cost trends.

Forecast Development and Accuracy:

• Prepare timely forecasts for the department.
• Compare forward forecast results to historical actual results for trend assessment and analysis.

TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure Line Managers and Managers In Training (MIT's) are effective in their roles.
• Evaluate data and audit processes to support the success of the plant.
• Set expectations and guide the Line Managers to meet the expectations of continuous improvement while running a profitable and efficient production line.
• Provide exceptional support to customers, team members, and shareholders.
• 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 kn