Operations Manager - Manufacturing

Jabil • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Jabil is seeking an Operations Manager to join its manufacturing operations leadership team and drive operational excellence across a campus. The position leads multiple functional areas, develops future leaders, executes strategic initiatives, supports customers, and helps ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operations. It partners with Business Unit Managers, Workcell Managers, Functional Managers, and corporate leadership to achieve organizational objectives.

The role provides strategic leadership to the Operations organization through continuous improvement, cost optimization, operational excellence, and talent development. It contributes to customer satisfaction, operational performance, employee engagement, and business success by championing best practices, strengthening processes, and building a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities span leadership and talent development, strategic planning, continuous improvement, financial and cost management, forecasting and customer focus, and compliance and safety. The successful candidate will lead managers and operational teams, develop and execute campus strategies, use metrics and data to improve performance, manage costs and forecasts, meet customer expectations, and promote compliance, quality, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 10+ years of manufacturing, operations, or related leadership experience.
• 5+ years of management experience leading managers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing and executing operational strategies.
• Strong background in performance management, workforce development, and succession planning.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
• Advanced computer skills and experience with business systems, reporting tools, and operational software applications.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to execute operational plans.
• Expertise in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Financial acumen and experience managing budgets, costs, and operational metrics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using operational KPIs and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead large teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Strong customer-focused mindset and passion for operational excellence.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple organizational levels.
• Knowledge of forecasting, capacity planning, and cost management practices.
• Understanding of quality systems, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience leading operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or related continuous improvement certifications.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced operational reporting tools.
• Multi-site or campus-level leadership experience.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, or a similarly complex manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Functional Managers and operational leadership teams.
• Recruit, interview, and hire management-level talent.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Establish performance expectations and hold teams accountable to operational goals and objectives.
• Mentor, coach, and provide performance feedback to leaders across the organization.
• Coordinate and lead large teams during periods of change, growth, or operational challenges.
• Develop and communicate campus operational strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Execute strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Update site and corporate leadership on strategic execution and performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align resources and business priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement using metrics, trend analysis, and performance data.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency.
• Establish and improve operational measurement systems and reporting tools.
• Implement industry best practices and share knowledge across facilities.
• Ensure procedures, work instructions, and operational processes remain effective and efficient.
• Monitor departmental costs, trends, and operational expenditures.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce cost while improving value and performance.
• Analyze financial and operational data to support business decisions.
• Provide cost performance updates and recommendations to leadership teams.
• Develop operational forecasts and assess future business trends.
• Compare forecasted performance against historical results to improve planning accuracy.
• Anticipate customer needs and proactively resolve operational challenges.
• Ensure internal and external customer expectations are met or exceeded.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, quality standards, security requirements, and safety regulations.
• Ensure sensitive and confidential information is managed appropriately.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities within a global manufacturing organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead a large-scale manufacturing operation and influence site-wide performance.
• Exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making initiatives.
• A culture focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
• A collaborative environment that encourages leadership development and talent advancement.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on customers, employees, and business results.

What This Job Offers

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