Assistant Production Supervisor

Jabil • Florence, KY

5d

About The Position

The Assistant Production Supervisor oversees production processes and assists the Supervisor in establishing production priorities for products, taking effective operations and cost factors into account. The role supports coordination across production, procurement, maintenance, and quality control to optimize production and the use of people, machines, and equipment. It also supports monitoring production performance, quality, operational procedures, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience, or a combination of education, experience, and/or training.
• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
• Proficiency in determining logistics requirements aligned with company goals and objectives, and devising and implementing strategies to achieve targets.
• Strong financial and analytical ability, including proficiency in using business analytics to determine an 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 and convincing communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and email.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Confer with management to establish production and quality control standards, and help gather information about product types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Help minimize excess material on the production floor.
• Coordinate production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control to optimize production and the use of people, machines, and equipment.
• Review and discuss production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to identify causes of specification nonconformities and operational or production problems.
• Help minimize scrap and materials request order (MRO) usage, keep workstations clean, and implement operating methods and procedures that address problems and improve metrics.
• Monitor production metrics and complete the monthly report card; pursue continued reductions in 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.
• Help monitor the SPC system to identify and address repetitive problems promptly.
• Compile, store, and retrieve production data.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level