Production Supervisor

Jabil Malaysia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jabil is hiring for a startup manufacturing team at our Prince George, VA facility to build operations from the ground up for large, heavy, form-factor equipment.

You will lead production, develop teams, and drive safety, quality, and throughput improvements in a high-volume environment. A Bachelor's in Engineering or related field is preferred, with 3+ years of leadership experience and a track record in continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a supervisor, team lead, or management role.
• Experience leading production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in large form factor manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing direct labor, production schedules, and key operational metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production team members to maximize performance and engagement.
• Monitor and manage production schedules, labor utilization, and operational metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support staffing, training, performance management, and succession planning activities.
• Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and customer focus.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing reporting systems

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.

Location/Division Specific Information

On-site at our Prince George, VA facility.

This role is to support a new factory in Prince George, VA (onsite) startup manufacturing large form-factor equipment. The product will be large (shipping container size), heavy (50+ tons), and complex. This position will be part of the core factory startup and onboarding team responsible for building the operations and manufacturing staff, fitting out the building, and creating the process flow/work instructions/etc. from the ground up. Skills to include: panel and point to point wire assembly, Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, and High Power Electronic assemblies.

How will you make an impact?

You will lead and develop production teams while driving operational excellence across manufacturing operations. Your leadership will ensure production schedules are met, quality standards are maintained, and continuous improvement initiatives deliver measurable results.

What will you do?

• Lead day-to-day production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production team members to maximize performance and engagement.
• Monitor and manage production schedules, labor utilization, and operational metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support staffing, training, performance management, and succession planning activities.
• Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and customer focus.
• Lead by example and promote a safe, positive, and results-oriented work environment.

How will you get here?

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.

Experience

• 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a supervisor, team lead, or management role.
• Experience leading production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in large form factor manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing direct labor, production schedules, and key operational metrics.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to analyze production metrics and drive actions that improve performance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, appliance manufacturing, or other large form factor production environments.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Demand Flow Technology.
• Experience supporting new product introductions, equipment installations, or production line expansions.
• Proven track record of improving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity metrics.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $77,500 - $139,500. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

Benefits

As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth and resilient self.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan
• paid time off

Equal Opportunity

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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