Workcell Manager

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 Workcell Manager is responsible for the overall operational, financial, and people management of a dedicated business unit (Workcell). This role drives continuous improvement in key operational metrics, maximizes profitability, and ensures exceptional performance against customer expectations. The Workcell Manager acts as the primary link between the Business Unit, Operations, and functional support teams, providing strategic direction and fostering a culture of high performance.

The Manager sets the tone and direction for the Workcell team, focusing on development, performance, and communication to drive collective success.

• Recruitment and Development:
  Identify and communicate staffing requirements (including Engineering, Quality, and Technician roles) to Functional Managers. Coach, mentor, and foster the continuous development of all Workcell team members.
• Performance Management:
  Establish clear, measurable goals and objectives for the team, providing consistent, ongoing feedback to Functional Managers regarding team member contributions. Drive the team to continuously improve operational metrics and achieve customer goals.
• Communication and Team Culture:
  Serve as the critical communication link between the Business Unit and Operations. Organize forums for idea exchange, adapt communication style to team members' needs, and ensure that recognition and rewards are recommended consistently and fairly.
• Change Leadership:
  Coordinate the activities of large, multi-disciplinary teams and maintain focus and clarity during times of crisis or significant change.

The Manager owns the execution of the Workcell's business strategy, financial performance, and resource planning, aligning with overall site objectives.

• Strategic Alignment:
  Define, develop, and implement a Workcell strategy that directly supports the site and campus strategic directions. Proactively communicate progress on this strategy to senior management (Function Manager, Business Unit Manager, Assistant Operations Manager).
• Resource Planning:
  Identify and communicate resource requirements (e.g., machines, production lines, visual systems) to functional leaders to meet customer demand and product needs.
• Financial Management and Forecasting:
  Develop and manage the monthly business unit financial forecast in partnership with the Business Unit Manager. Complete timely variance analysis of actual results versus forecast and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Cost Control and Value:
  Continuously identify and implement creative ways to reduce cost and increase value by streamlining processes, consolidating tasks, and eliminating non-value-added activities.

The Manager ensures high-quality output and operational efficiency through metrics management, process adherence, and the integration of best practices.

• Metrics-Based Management:
  Train and lead the Workcell team to manage operations by metrics, driving continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and active management of all Workcell metrics.
• Process Efficiency and Quality:
  Assure that all procedures and work instructions are efficient, non-redundant, and adhere to the highest standards of quality.
• Best Practice Sharing:
  Proactively exchange knowledge and information with other in-house units and Jabil facilities to ensure best practices are utilized throughout the organization.
• Compliance and Review:
  Ensure all…