Workcell Manufacturing Manager (Mon-Fri. 3pm-11:30pm)

Jabil; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Memphis, TN is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to plan, direct, and coordinate operations across production, machinery, processing and packaging to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals. You will lead a team of Supervisors and Group Leads, drive continuous improvement, and partner with plant leadership to implement the campus strategy.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on coaching, and the ability to manage cost and schedule in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced PC skills and knowledge of Jabil software packages.
• Able to create and understand spreadsheets with filters, Pivot tables and medium complexity charts.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and communicate technical information.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities with experience coaching teams.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview and hire Manufacturing Supervisors and Group Leads.
• Coach Supervisors and Group Leads in interviewing and hiring processes.
• Monitor turnover and implement improvements to reduce attrition.
• Define and track measurable goals and team performance.
• Coordinate activities of large teams and drive cost and process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Pivot tables

PowerPoint

Word

Data interpretation

Leadership

Team coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Jabil software

Job description

Location

Memphis, TN

Shift

Monday-Friday, 3pm-11:30pm (2nd shift)

Job Summary

Plans, directs, and coordinates the operations of productions, machinery, processing, and packaging departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Management Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview and hire Manufacturing Supervisors and Group Leads.
• Communicate criteria to recruiters for position candidates.
• Coach Manufacturing Supervisors and Group Leads in the interviewing/hiring process.
• Monitor team member turnover; identify key factors that can be improved; make improvements.
• Manage the hiring activities as per workcell business forecast outlook.

Employee and Team Development

• Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis.
• Create and/or validate training curriculum in area of responsibility.
• Coach and mentor Manufacturing Supervisors and Group Leads to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.
• Create and manage succession plans for Manufacturing Supervisors and Group Leads.

Performance Management

• Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results.
• Solicit ongoing feedback from Workcell members, Business Unit Manager (BUM), and Manufacturing Manager on Manufacturing Manager’s contribution to the team.
• Express pride in staff and encourage them to feel good about their accomplishments.
• Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time.
• Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and the achievement of the organizational goals.
• Coordinate activities of large teams and keep them focused in times of crises.
• Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.

Communication

• Provide communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with the department.
• Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.
• Ask questions; encourage input from team members.
• Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own communication style accordingly.

Workcell Management Responsibilities – Business Strategy and Direction

• Know and understand the campus strategic directions.
• Define, develop and implement a Manufacturing strategy, which contributes to the campus strategic directions.
• Provide regular updates to Manufacturing and Workcell Manager on the execution of the strategy.
• Report best practices within work cell to peers, to drive campus wide improvements.

Workcell Management Responsibilities – Cost Management

• Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems.
• Utilize tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends, striving continuously to improve value.
• Provide feedback to BUMs, WCMs, Functional Counter parts on cost and cost trends.

Technical Management Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.
• Assess the adequacy of data gathering methods utilized by the workcells.
• Assure that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.
• Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement new practices and processes that are “best in field.”
• Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.
• Periodically “get down in the trenches” to rehabilitate troubled workcells or to help during product launch.
• Foster a “back to basics” mentality during these times. Lead by example; “Walk the talk.”
• Establish new measurement systems if/where appropriate.
• Exchange knowledge and information with other Jabil facilities to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.
• Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e., Health and Safety, Quality).
• Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.
• Take ownership of relevant manufacturing pieces of JOS tools like QRQC & LPA as applicable to workcell.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasonable skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Should be able to create and understand spreadsheets with filters, Pivot tables and medium complexity charts.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with constantly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Physical demands to sit, stand, walk regularly, and occasionally lift 0-15 lbs.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Minimum of 8 years of people management experience in a manufacturing environment.