Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Jabil•Memphis, TN

22d

About The Position

At Jabil, the Production Supervisor directs the activities of the Machine Support group, maintains production schedules, and ensures the group adheres to quality standards. The role includes leadership and management of recruitment, retention, employee development, performance management, and department communications. It also oversees technical activities related to equipment maintenance, production support, line moves and builds, and equipment vendors.

Requirements

Three years of experience in maintenance management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Hands-on experience and knowledge of Surface Mount Technologies (SMT) and through-hole equipment and gear.
Knowledge of process optimization, Statistical Process Control, Design for Manufacturability, Design for Test, Demand Flow Technology (line balancing), and Design of Experiment methodologies.
Knowledge of engineering disciplines including chemistry, mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering as they relate to surface mount and final assembly.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, interview, and hire Process Engineers, Industrial Techs, WAVE Techs, and Machine Support Techs; communicate candidate criteria to recruiters and coach department staff in the interviewing and hiring process.
Monitor team-member turnover, identify factors that can be improved, and implement improvements.
Identify individual and team strengths and development needs; create or validate training curricula; coach and mentor staff; and create and manage succession plans for the machine shop function.
Establish measurable individual and team goals, solicit feedback, provide coaching and counseling, conduct timely evaluations, and drive continuous improvement in operational metrics and organizational goals.
Coordinate large-team activities during crises and ensure recognition and rewards are administered fairly and consistently.
Provide a forum for departmental communication, organize verbal and written ideas clearly, encourage team-member input, and adapt communication style to individual needs.
Oversee maintenance management, including repair parts, preventive maintenance, feeder maintenance, and support-equipment maintenance.
Plan technical staff activities; maintain department reports and records; and supervise the planning and execution of line moves and builds.
Schedule equipment vendors for equipment installation, repairs, and updates.
Ensure procedures and work instructions are efficient and nonredundant; identify and implement improvements and best practices.
Prioritize customer service by anticipating and exceeding expectations and resolving problems quickly and effectively.
Utilize Jabil’s Advanced Engineering group to ensure useful support to Jabil South and establish new measurement systems where possible.
Follow applicable safety, health, and company security procedures.