Manufacturing Manager (Electronics)

About the role

Jabil is looking for an onsite Manufacturing Manager for its Bryan Dairy/Electronics Division in St. Petersburg/Tampa. This leadership role drives manufacturing excellence in a fast-paced production environment, providing strategic direction for all production operations and leading Production Managers and cross-functional teams to deliver results in safety, quality, delivery, cost and employee engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all production operations and lead, coach and mentor Production Managers and their teams.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with plant goals and customer requirements, and drive daily performance against safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost objectives.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance and Human Resources to keep operations aligned.
• Develop production schedules, staffing plans and resource strategies, and champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing performance data, oversee Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering and Engineering Support as required, and manage departmental budgets, capital expenditures and labor planning.
• Lead workforce planning, talent development and succession planning, and approve employee training programs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, safety standards and quality management systems, and act as the senior escalation point for production issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business or another technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including extensive experience leading production operations through multiple levels of management.
• Experience driving Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence initiatives, and demonstrated success managing budgets, workforce planning and organizational development.
• Preferred: experience in electronics manufacturing or a high-volume, highly regulated environment, and experience leading multiple production departments or large manufacturing organizations.

Required skills

• Excellent knowledge of production processes, manufacturing systems and operational best practices.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with experience managing operational metrics and budgets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Preferred: Master's degree, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent certification, knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing performance reporting tools.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, prescription drug and vision insurance with HRA and HSA options.
• 401(k) with company match, paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee assistance program and career development opportunities.