Sr Production Manager- Shift 403

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

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Senior Production Manager to lead a manufacturing footprint on the Day shift (Thu-Sat and alternate Wed, 6am-6pm). The role reports to the Operations Manager and directs production areas to meet goals in quality, cost, and schedule.

You will mentor shift Production Managers, manage staffing per forecast, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing knowledge in an agile environment.
• Data analysis to drive business goals and targets.
• Six Sigma and Quality systems expertise.
• Capacity planning and throughput optimization know-how.
• Proven change management and productivity/cost-reduction initiatives.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and email.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate production operations using data-driven decisions.
• Maintain visible leadership across production areas.
• Ensure staffing meets production forecast and capacity model.
• Ensure successful transition of new product introductions.
• Drive cross-functional process improvement and efficiency projects.
• Develop and lead the team leadership pipeline.
• Ensure safety standards are met.
• Ensure quality standards are met.
• Drive operations culture through ownership, urgency, standardization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Six Sigma

Quality systems

Capacity planning

Throughput optimization

Change management

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Sr. Production Manager

The Sr. Production Manager will report to the Operations Manager and direct production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Manage shift Production Managers and their sub-organizations.

Onsite/Work Schedule

Day shift Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday from 6am to 6pm (403)

What will you do?

• Plans, directs, and coordinates the operations of production through data driven decision making.
• Maintain visible leadership presence across all production areas.
• Ensures staffing requirements are met based on production forecast and capacity model.
• Ensures the successful transition of new product introductions.
• Works with cross functional team to drive high impact process improvement and efficiency projects.
• Drive team development and leadership pipeline.
• Ensures safety standards are met.
• Ensures quality standards are met.
• Drives operational culture through ownership, urgency, and standardization.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

How Will You Get Here?

Knowledge Requirements

• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing in an agile environment.
• Strong proficiency in analyzing data to enable company business goals and objectives with the ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.
• Strong knowledge of Six Sigma and Quality systems.
• Strong knowledge of capacity planning and throughput optimization.
• 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 in a technical discipline (BSEE, BSME, BSEET, BSIE) or equivalent experience required.
• Requires extensive knowledge of production process activities.
• 10 or more years of progressive supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.