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Production Supervisor

Jabil, Horseheads, New York, United States

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Summary Directs the activities of the Machine Support group. Responsible for maintaining production schedules and ensuring that quality standards are adhered to by the group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership and Management Responsibilities

Recruit, interview and hire Process Engineers, Industrial Techs, WAVE Techs, and Machine Support Techs.

Communicate criteria to recruiters for Process Engineers, Industrial Techs, WAVE Techs, and Machine Support Techs candidates.

Coach machine support department staff in the interviewing/hiring process.

Monitor team member turnover; identify key factors that can be improved; make improvements.

Employee and Team Development

Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis.

Create or validate training curriculum in area of responsibility.

Coach and mentor tooling department staff to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.

Create and manage succession plans for the machine shop function.

Performance Management

Establish clear measurable goals and objectives for individual and team results, including operational metrics and project timelines.

Solicit ongoing feedback from Workcell Manager, Business Unit Manager, peers and team members on the PE team member’s contribution.

Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to team members based on feedback.

Express pride in staff and encourage them to feel good about their accomplishments.

Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time.

Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve key operational metrics and achieve organizational goals.

Coordinate activities of large teams and keep them focused in times of crises.

Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in the area of responsibility.

Communication

Provide communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with the department.

Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.

Ask questions and encourage input from team members.

Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own style accordingly.

Technical Management Responsibilities

Oversee the maintenance management program including repair parts, preventive maintenance, feeder maintenance, and support equipment maintenance program.

Plan the activities of the technical staff.

Develop and maintain all department reports and records.

Supervise the planning and execution of line moves and builds.

Schedule equipment vendors for installation, repair and equipment updates.

Assure that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.

Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement; identify and implement best practices.

Demonstrate a commitment to customer service and solve problems quickly.

Lead by example and walk the talk.

Utilize Jabil’s Advanced Engineering group to support Jabil South.

Establish new measurement systems where possible.

Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations, as directed by supervisor.

Comply with all procedures within the company security policy.

Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; three years experience in maintenance management; hands‑on experience and knowledge of Surface Mount Technologies (SMT) and Thru‑hole equipment, process optimization, Statistical Process Control, Design for Manufacturability, Design for Test, Demand Flow Technology, and Design of Experiment methodologies. Knowledge of engineering disciplines including chemistry, mechanical, electrical, and industrial as it pertains to surface mount and final assembly.

Fraud awareness: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via official email and telephone; Jabil does not request payment for interviews and will not ask for social security number or other sensitive personal information. If you suspect identity theft, contact the appropriate agencies.

The pay range for this role is $77,500 - $139,500. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors include qualifications, experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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