Manufacturing Operations Leader: Strategy, Growth & People

jabil; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations leader to plan, direct, and coordinate production, machinery, processing, and packaging activities. You will recruit, interview, and coach managers, monitor turnover, and drive performance improvements across the workcells and teams.

The role emphasizes developing talent, creating training programs, and ensuring safe, efficient operations with a focus on continuous improvement and cost control.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing operations across production, processing and packaging areas.
• Ability to recruit, interview, and coach managers and team leads.
• Proven track record in improving operational metrics and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of production, machinery, processing, and packaging departments.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and retention of managers and team leads.
• Drive performance management with clear goals, feedback, and evaluations.
• Develop training curricula and succession plans for leadership roles.
• Coordinate large teams and maintain focus during crises and launches.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment

Team development

Performance management

Communication

Cost management

Forecasting

Continuous improvement

Job description

Jabil is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations leader to plan, direct, and coordinate production, machinery, processing, and packaging activities. You will recruit, interview, and coach managers, monitor turnover, and drive performance improvements across the workcells and teams.

The role emphasizes developing talent, creating training programs, and ensuring safe, efficient operations with a focus on continuous improvement and cost control.