Production Supervisor

Jabil•Florence, KY

12d

About The Position

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 team management responsibilities as well as technical oversight of maintenance, equipment support, and production line activities. The supervisor recruits and develops technical staff, manages performance and team goals, supports communication and continuous improvement, and coordinates technical work. The role also oversees maintenance programs, technical staffing plans, reporting, line moves and builds, and equipment vendor activity. The position follows applicable safety, health, and company security procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred, with 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct the Machine Support group and maintain production schedules and quality standards.
Recruit, interview, and hire Process Engineers, Industrial Techs, WAVE Techs, and Machine Support Techs; communicate candidate criteria to recruiters and coach department staff in hiring.
Monitor team member turnover, identify contributing factors, and implement improvements.
Identify individual and team strengths and development needs; create or validate training curricula; coach and mentor staff; and manage succession plans for the machine shop function.
Establish measurable individual and team goals, gather feedback, provide coaching and counseling, conduct timely evaluations, and drive improvements in operational metrics and organizational goals.
Coordinate large teams during crises and ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently.
Provide a forum for exchanging ideas and information, communicate clearly, encourage team input, and adapt communication style to team members.
Oversee maintenance management, including repair parts, preventive maintenance, feeder maintenance, and support equipment maintenance.
Plan technical staff activities and maintain department reports and records.
Supervise planning and execution of line moves and builds.
Schedule equipment vendors for equipment installation, repair, and updates.
Ensure procedures and work instructions are efficient and nonredundant; suggest and implement improvements and best practices.
Prioritize customer service and resolve customer issues quickly and effectively.
Use Jabil’s Advanced Engineering group to ensure useful support to Jabil South.
Establish new measurement systems where possible.
Follow applicable safety and health rules and regulations and comply with company security procedures.