Assistant Production Supervisor, Test Engineering

Jabil; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Florence, KY, seeks an experienced professional to oversee production processes and assist in establishing priorities to optimize operations and cost. You will drive data-driven decisions and work across functions to meet quality and efficiency targets.

Role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to safety and policies, and continuous improvement in line performance and cost metrics with a focus on data analysis and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• At least 2 years experience.
• Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Confer with management to establish production and quality control standards; obtain data on products ordered.
• Coordinate production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control to optimize resources.
• Review reports to identify causes of nonconformity and production problems with supervisors.
• Minimize scrap and MRO usage; ensure clean workstations and implement methods to eliminate problems.
• Monitor production metrics and complete monthly report cards; drive defect reduction.
• Ensure line employees follow policies; ensure stocking and availability of supplies.
• Monitor SPC system to detect problems; collect and store production data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Logistics knowledge

Financial analysis

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

PC proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Oversee production processes and assists Supervisor in establishing production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.

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.

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 or equivalent preferred.
• At least 2 years experience.
• Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.