Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Jabil; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Jabil in Richardson, TX is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams in a fast-paced environment. You will focus on safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement while developing leadership talent and ensuring alignment with customer requirements.

You will recruit and develop Line Managers, set clear performance goals, and drive coaching, training, and succession planning to build a high-performing operation. Strong communication across departments is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in a Line Manager or manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with safety, quality, and delivery metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the manufacturing team with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, interview, hire, develop, coach, and retain line managers and other key personnel.
• Establish performance expectations and measurable objectives for managers and teams.
• Drive employee development, training initiatives, and succession planning.
• Monitor team performance and provide ongoing coaching and evaluations.
• Promote engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Recruitment

Performance metrics

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Production planning tools

Job description

Compensation: Base Salary + Bonus Potential!

Location/Division Specific Information

• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• 1st Shift | 7:00AM - 3:00PM
• Compensation: Base Salary + Bonus Potential!
• Location: 2910 Telecom Parkway, Richardson, TX 75082

How will you make an impact?

The Production Supervisor will drive operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for managing production teams, developing leadership talent, optimizing manufacturing performance, and ensuring successful execution of customer requirements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What will you do?

• Lead and manage the manufacturing team with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement
• Recruit, interview, hire, develop, coach, and retain Line Managers and other key manufacturing personnel
• Establish performance expectations and measurable objectives for managers and teams
• Drive employee development, training initiatives, succession planning, and leadership growth
• Monitor team performance and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Promote employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives
• Serve as the primary communication link between customers and manufacturing operations
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across departments and workcells
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through trend analysis, reporting, and metrics-based decision making
• Monitor and improve operational metrics including on-time shipment performance, inventory accuracy, lead time performance, yield performance, and downtime responsiveness
• Lead and facilitate JOS meetings and other manufacturing reviews focused on issue resolution and process improvement
• Support new product introductions and product transfers.
• Analyze production requirements, staffing needs, and capacity requirements to support current and future business demands
• Manage production issues, line stoppages, downtime events, and corrective action activities
• Prioritize and coordinate departmental workload and project assignments
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and security policies
• Drive procedural improvements to eliminate inefficiencies and redundancies
• Maintain confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive business information
• Perform additional duties as assigned

How will you get here?

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in a Line Manager or manufacturing leadership role

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team development skills
• Ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing talent
• Proven ability to establish performance metrics, monitor results, and drive accountability
• Strong customer-focused mindset with demonstrated success exceeding customer expectations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience using metrics and reporting tools to drive operational performance
• Ability to analyze manufacturing capacity, staffing requirements, and production demands
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and change management principles
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, technical documents, and operational instructions
• Strong project planning and execution capabilitiesAbility to solve practical problems in complex manufacturing environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to calculate and interpret percentages, ratios, and other operational performance measurements
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field
• PCBA and Top-Level Assembly manufacturing experience
• Experience leading continuous improvement and productivity initiatives
• Experience working in global manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of ERP systems and production planning tools
• Proven success leading operational excellence, cost reduction, and change management initiatives

What Can Jabil Offer You?

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities