Workcell Section Manager / Assistant Manager

About the role

Jabil is looking for a Workcell Section Manager (or Assistant Manager) to lead one or more manufacturing workcells and drive operational excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, People and Customer Satisfaction. The role provides strategic direction, operational leadership and talent development, aligned with business objectives, customer requirements and corporate standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead workcell operations and develop operational strategies that meet customer needs and business objectives, optimizing capacity, resource planning and production schedules.
• Monitor performance through KPIs and implement corrective actions; ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, ISO, EHS and customer requirements, and support audits and inspections.
• Manage operating budgets, drive cost reduction, productivity improvements, automation projects and waste elimination, and monitor labor efficiency, manufacturing cost, inventory, scrap and operational spending.
• Coach and develop Assistant Workcell Managers, Supervisors and support teams, and lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention and succession planning.
• Serve as the main operational interface for customers and stakeholders, lead business reviews and build partnerships with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance and HR.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, automation and digital factory initiatives, and lead site improvement projects on productivity, quality, cycle time, inventory and cost.
• Ensure EHS compliance, promote a proactive safety culture and lead corrective actions from safety audits, inspections and incidents.
• Support strategic planning, NPI, business transitions and site expansion, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business or a related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience managing multiple production lines, departments or workcells.
• Experience in medical device, healthcare, industrial, telecommunications or electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of electronic manufacturing, supply chain, quality systems and production management.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to manage P&L drivers, operating budgets and cost reduction programs.
• Proficiency in ERP/MES systems, business intelligence tools and Microsoft Office.