Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Jabil; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

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

Annual Merit Increases

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift (3:00PM - 11:00PM) in Richardson, TX. This role leads manufacturing teams, drives safety, quality, and delivery, and executes continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer requirements in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will develop leadership talent, establish performance metrics, and collaborate across departments to resolve issues and improve processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in a Line Manager or manufacturing leadership role.
• 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the manufacturing team with 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, succession planning, and leadership growth.
• Monitor team performance and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and evaluations.
• Promote engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Serve as primary communication link between customers and manufacturing operations.
• Facilitate cross-department collaboration and drive continuous improvement through metrics.
• Monitor and improve on-time shipment, inventory accuracy, lead times, yield, and downtime responsiveness.
• Lead JOS meetings and other manufacturing reviews; support new product introductions and transfers.
• Analyze production requirements, staffing needs, and capacity; manage issues and downtime.
• Prioritize workload and ensure compliance with policies, safety, quality, and security.
• Drive procedural improvements; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Recruiting

Performance metrics

Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

• Compensation: Base Salary + Bonus Potential!

Location / Division Specific Information

• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• 2nd Shift | 3:00PM - 11:00PM
• 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 capabilities
• Ability 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