Regional Material Handling Engineering Lead

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions.

Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

The Regional Material Handling Engineering Lead will be responsible for providing expert-level material handling engineering solutions and strategic guidance across multiple Jabil sites within a designated region. This role focuses on optimizing material flow, storage, and handling processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative material handling systems, equipment, and processes across multiple Jabil manufacturing and warehouse sites within the assigned region.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses of existing material handling operations to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation and optimization.
• Develop and present compelling business cases for material handling capital expenditures, including ROI analysis and justification.
• Collaborate with site operations teams, engineering, supply chain, and IT to ensure seamless integration of material handling solutions with overall business objectives.
• Manage and oversee material handling projects from conceptualization through successful implementation, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements in material handling and logistics.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and training to local site engineering teams on material handling principles and technologies.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for material handling operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Standardize material handling processes, equipment, and best practices across the region to ensure consistency and leverage economies of scale.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of external vendors and partners for material handling equipment and services.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in material handling engineering, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or regional role within a manufacturing or logistics environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in the design, implementation, and optimization of various material handling systems, including conveyors, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), robotics, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and simulation software.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage complex projects across multiple sites simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to travel frequently within the assigned region to support various Jabil sites (up to 75%). When not traveling, work location is required on-site at the home-site location.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) highly desirable.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Solid Works) for layout and system design.
• Experience with global manufacturing operations and cultural sensitivity is a plus.

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