Operations Development Manager - Focus on Lean Manufacturing and Cost Efficiency

Summary

The Operations Development Manager will be responsible for supporting all operational improvements at Jabil including driving productivity initiatives to improve labor efficiency and working on cost reduction projects. This position requires experience in manufacturing operations as well as strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Developing, evaluating, and implementing strategies to increase production volume and / or reduce costs

Improving quality, reducing cycle times, improving equipment efficiencies, and increasing throughputs

Leading continuous improvement efforts such as Kaizen events, 5S, lean toolboxes, etc.

Managing multiple simultaneous project priorities and deliverables

Collaborating with engineering, materials management, production, quality assurance, and other departments to implement appropriate changes

Coordinating training of new methods or procedures

Monitoring and reporting results achieved by implementing process improvements

Using various tools such as Six Sigma, LEAN, PDCA, 8Ds, AMEE, and others

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills

Analytical mindset and ability to solve complex problems

Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects with competing deadlines

Highly self-motivated, detail oriented, organized, and able to work independently

Previous experience with manufacturing processes preferred

Previous experience using data collection software and tools

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite