Operations Development Manager at JABIL CIRCUIT, INC summary:
The Operations Development Manager at Jabil leads initiatives to enhance manufacturing productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall operational efficiency. This role involves applying continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to optimize production volume, quality, and equipment performance. Collaborating cross-functionally, the manager also oversees multiple projects and drives training on new processes to achieve measurable improvements.
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, 8D’s, 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
Keywords:
operations management, manufacturing, process improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, cost reduction, productivity improvement, project management, continuous improvement