Lean Manager

Job Summary

Provides site Process Excellence and Lean Transformation expertise and guidance through the development, documentation, implementation, and validation of Lean Six Sigma applications. Facilitates building of synergies across the site to enable cross‑functional collaboration and best‑practice sharing and implementation. Provides education and development opportunities to strengthen overall organizational capabilities and engrains process‑excellence improvement energy throughout the site.

• Work closely with the Regional Lean Manager to introduce and sustain a Lean Six Sigma culture at the site.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager, Business Unit Managers and the Regional Lean Six Sigma Manager to ensure alignment and synchronization of Jabil’s Lean Six Sigma mission, vision and purpose with business plans.
• Advise Management and provide strategic direction on Lean project selection, resource integration and prioritization.
• Monitor and continuously improve the site Lean initiative, focusing on productivity and quality of operations.
• Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems.
• Lead, mentor, and coach integration of Lean Six Sigma principles, values, philosophies and tools for driving continuous improvement.
• Create and manage a system that ensures people development, education, motivation, empowerment and involvement.
• Encourage cross‑training, skills assessment, instructional goals, on‑the‑job training, teamwork, information sharing, suggestion systems and other activities to foster Lean Six Sigma within the site.
• Lead by example and model the desired behaviors and corporate values.
• Foster respect for people and humility through mentoring and coaching throughout the site’s Lean journey.
• Encourage risk‑taking and experimentation using the scientific method.
• Maintain proficiency in the latest Lean approaches through networking, participation in Lean conferences and organizations, and personal certifications in Lean applications.
• Align with Human Resources to drive the local Lean rewards & recognition program.
• Align with Finance to incorporate the impact of LSS projects into Jabil’s financial processes.
• Serve as a valued contributor to the site management team, providing consistent updates, feedback and support for site projects.
• Track key continuous‑improvement metrics and ensure Global Lean Portal data integrity.
• Establish employee suggestion system, engagement programs, reward and recognition programs to support innovative thinking while measuring employee understanding and involvement.
• Work with the Regional Lean Six Sigma Manager to provide feedback on current training modules, processes and tools.
• Leverage floor knowledge, employee feedback and the Jabil Lean Six Sigma Manager network to propose program improvements to Regional Lean Six Sigma Managers.
• Develop and mentor local coaches and Lean leaders to facilitate and lead site continuous‑improvement activity and develop a sustainable lean culture.
• Support the Regional Lean Six Sigma Manager in proposing and developing a standard cookbook for policies, procedures and strategies to support a global lean program.
• Anticipate and meet/exceed customer expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position.
• Comply with and follow all procedures within the company’s security and ethics policies.

• Experienced in change management, project management and financial management.
• Strong financial analysis skills and knowledge of statistics and statistical control tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Track record of continual improvement of personal skills.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before customers or employees.
• Understanding of the fundamentals and principles of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Industrial Engineering.
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficiency in Lean tools and processes to coordinate and share knowledge on a regional and global scale.

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Management, Engineering Management or Project Management.
• Preferred:
  Degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certified by a recognized organization (e.g., ASQ, SME, Shing Prize).
• Experience in a heavily matrixed environment.
• Experience in change management.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

• Regular business hours; some additional hours may be required.
• Approx. 10% domestic and international travel.
• Climate‑controlled office or cubicle accessible to production floor and office staff.