Assistant Production Supervisor

Jabil•Florence, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Production Supervisor supports daily manufacturing operations at Jabil’s CVG200 facility in Florence, Kentucky. Working closely with the Production Supervisor, this role helps meet production goals safely and efficiently, maintains production schedules and quality standards, leads production teams, monitors quality control, and reinforces safety and company policies. The position also supports continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices to improve operational efficiency, product quality, and employee engagement.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
Knowledge of Quality Control methodologies and production standards.
Demonstrated people management and team leadership skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Computer literacy and ability to learn new systems or software quickly.
Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead and support change management initiatives.
Understanding of production processes and operational workflows.
Ability to use and troubleshoot standard office and production equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED, preferred but not required; equivalent experience may be considered.
Additional technical or college coursework in manufacturing, operations, or leadership, or equivalent experience.
Prior experience supporting or leading production teams.
Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Confer with management to establish production and quality control standards.
Assist in obtaining information about product types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates.
Help minimize excess material on the production floor, scrap, and materials request order (MRO) usage.
Coordinate production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control to optimize production and the use of people, machines, and equipment.
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
Review production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to help identify causes of nonconformity and production problems.
Communicate production goals, performance metrics, issues, and solutions to team members and leadership.
Ensure workstations have clean operating areas.
Assist in implementing operating methods and procedures to resolve operating problems and improve metrics.
Organize resources, staffing, and schedules to support smooth production flow.
Identify production bottlenecks and assist with process improvements through process leadership.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and production procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production and quality issues.
Ensure line employees read, understand, and follow applicable policies and procedures.
Ensure operating supplies and equipment are properly stocked and available.