Production Director

3 weeks ago


Lakeland, Tennessee, United States Jabil Full time

We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions.

With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions.

Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Plans, directs, and coordinates the operations of productions, machinery, processing, and packaging departments.

Leadership and Management Responsibilities

  • Recruit, interview, and hire Assistant Manufacturing Managers, Line Managers, and MITs.
  • Communicate criteria to recruiters for Assistant Manufacturing Managers, Line Managers, and MITs position candidates.
  • Coach Assistant Manufacturing Managers, Line Managers, and MITs in the interviewing/hiring process.
  • Create and/or validate training curriculum in area of responsibility.
  • Coach and mentor Assistant Manufacturing Managers, Line Managers, and MITs to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.
  • Create and manage succession plans for Assistant Manufacturing Managers, Line Managers, and MITs.

Performance Management

  • Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results.
  • Solicit ongoing feedback from Workcell members, Business Unit Manager (BUM), and Manufacturing Manager on Manufacturing Manager's contribution to the team.
  • Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to Manufacturing Manager based on feedback.
  • Express pride in staff and encourage them to feel good about their accomplishments.
  • Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.

Functional Management Responsibilities

  • Define, develop, and implement a Manufacturing strategy, which contributes to the campus strategic directions.
  • Provide regular updates to Manufacturing and Operations Manager on the execution of the strategy.

Cost Management

  • Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems.
  • Compare forward forecast results to historical actual results for trend assessment and analysis.

Technical Management Responsibilities

  • Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.
  • Assess the adequacy of data gathering methods utilized by the workcells.
  • Identify and implement new practices and processes that are 'best in field.'
  • Periodically 'get down in the trenches' to rehabilitate troubled workcells or to help during product launch.
  • Exchange knowledge and information with other Jabil facilities to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.
  • Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.
  • Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
  • Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

Jabil is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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