Production Supervisor

Jabil•Prince George, VA

12d•$77,500 - $139,500•Onsite

About The Position

Jabil is hiring a Production Supervisor to support the startup of a new onsite factory in Prince George, Virginia, manufacturing large-form-factor equipment. The products are container-sized, weigh more than 50 tons, and are complex. As part of the core factory startup and onboarding team, the supervisor will help build the operations and manufacturing staff, fit out the building, and develop process flows and work instructions. Relevant production skills include panel and point-to-point wire assembly, medium voltage, low voltage, and high-power electronic assemblies. The supervisor will lead and develop production teams and promote operational excellence. The role is responsible for meeting production schedules, maintaining quality standards, and delivering measurable continuous-improvement results. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM (second shift).

Requirements

At least 3 years of manufacturing leadership experience in a supervisor, team lead, or management role.
Experience leading production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience managing direct labor, production schedules, and key operational metrics.
Strong leadership, coaching, and employee-development skills.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to analyze production metrics and drive actions that improve performance.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence across multiple organizational levels.
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.
Ability to work onsite at the Prince George, Virginia facility, Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
Demonstrated experience in large-form-factor manufacturing.
Experience in electronics manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, appliance manufacturing, or other large-form-factor production environments.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Demand Flow Technology.
Experience supporting new product introductions, equipment installations, or production-line expansions.
Proven track record of improving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity metrics.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
Supervise, coach, and develop production team members to maximize performance and engagement.
Monitor and manage production schedules, labor utilization, and operational metrics.
Drive continuous-improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support business objectives.
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Support staffing, training, performance management, and succession-planning activities.
Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and customer focus.
Lead by example and promote a safe, positive, and results-oriented work environment.
Support factory startup and onboarding, including building operations and manufacturing staff, fitting out the building, and creating process flows and work instructions.