Production Supervisor (2nd shift)
About the role
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver scalable and customized solutions. This role supports a new factory startup in Prince George, VA (onsite) that will manufacture large form‑factor equipment (shipping‑container size, 50+ tons, complex). You will be part of the core factory startup and onboarding team responsible for building operations and manufacturing staff, fitting out the building, and creating process flow, work instructions, etc., from the ground up. You will lead and develop production teams while driving operational excellence across manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules are met, quality standards are maintained, and continuous improvement initiatives deliver measurable results.
Responsibilities
- Lead day‑to‑day production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
- Supervise, coach, and develop production team members to maximize performance and engagement.
- Monitor and manage production schedules, labor utilization, and operational metrics.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other cross‑functional teams to resolve issues and support business objectives.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support staffing, training, performance management, and succession planning activities.
- Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and customer focus.
- Lead by example and promote a safe, positive, and results‑oriented work environment.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
- Experience: 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a supervisor, team lead, or management role; experience leading production teams in a high‑volume manufacturing environment; demonstrated experience in large form factor manufacturing is strongly preferred; experience managing direct labor, production schedules, and key operational metrics.
Skills
- Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem‑solving methodologies.
- Ability to analyze production metrics and drive actions that improve performance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.
- Technical skills: panel and point‑to‑point wire assembly, Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, and High Power Electronic assemblies.
Qualifications
- Experience in electronics manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, appliance manufacturing, or other large form factor production environments.
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Demand Flow Technology.
- Experience supporting new product introductions, equipment installations, or production line expansions.
- Proven track record of improving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity metrics.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
Pay
The pay range for this role is $77,500 - $139,500.
Schedule
Shift: Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM (Second Shift). On‑site at our Prince George, VA facility.