Assistant Production Supervisor

Jabil • Florence, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Production Supervisor oversees production processes and assists the Supervisor in establishing production priorities while balancing effective operations and cost factors. The role supports production and quality standards, coordination among production and related functions, workforce and equipment utilization, production reporting, and continuous improvement. This position is based on-site at Jabil’s Florence, Kentucky facility and follows a 12-hour rotating day schedule: Sunday–Tuesday in week one and Sunday–Wednesday in week two, from 5:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience, including some team leadership and/or mentorship experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.
• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
• Ability to determine logistics requirements that support business goals and objectives and to devise and implement strategies to achieve targets.
• Strong financial and analytical ability.
• Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine the optimum company footprint.
• Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes and global customs regimes.
• A proven track record of successful change management, including implementing and managing continuous productivity and cost-reduction programs.
• Strong, convincing communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and email.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Confer with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards and assist in obtaining information about product types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Help minimize excessive material on the production floor.
• Assist in coordinating production with procurement, maintenance, and quality control to optimize production and use of personnel, machines, and equipment.
• Review production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports with production supervisors to identify causes of nonconformity and operating or production problems.
• Assist in minimizing scrap and materials request order (MRO) usage.
• Ensure each workstation has a clean operating area.
• Assist in implementing operating methods and procedures to eliminate operating problems and improve metrics.
• Monitor production metrics and complete the monthly report card.
• Pursue continued improvement in lowering line and plant defects per million (DPM).
• Ensure line employees read, understand, and follow applicable policies and procedures.
• Ensure operating supplies and equipment are properly stocked and available.
• Assist in monitoring the SPC system to address repetitive and emerging problems; compile, store, and retrieve production data.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED