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NPI Manager

AT Jabil
Jabil

NPI Manager

Sirūr, India

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.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Engineering Ops Dev Project Manager is responsible for ensuring functional excellence of new processes, procedures and systems. The Project Manager leads and administrates Operation's ME organization in the discovery, evaluation, testing and approval of new processes, procedures, gear sets and systems that are to be accepted as global standards. The Project Managers are defined as the "technology leader" of Jabil's newest manufacturing processes and systems, which are designed to deliver superior performance and operational efficiency.

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This role demands Leadership behavior which enables and deliver change and can operate at the strategic level aligning Jabil Regional Ops M.E. Strategy with Jabil Corporate Strategy and deliver these solutions at the tactical level within the region of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Main duties are to develop new tools and systems targeted at improving M.E. performance on key indicators and deliver operational excellence and continuous improvement aligned with Jabil LSS model, Regional Financial performance and JOS Indicators.
• Capable of working within a heavily matrixed management organization.
• Developing and documenting system and tool functional specifications, KPI's, educational and training materials and plans, timelines and flawless execution
• Capable of gaining project support and buy in. Managing a diverse team of support staff from multiple disciplines, sectors, and regional locations
• M.E. Governance through Metrics Review, management and improvement
• People Skills & Competency Development - Manager, SME and Functional Entity
• Tool Development, spec development, testing, enhancement and tool implementation
Provide Leadership to the Global M.E. Organization.
• Develop and implement M.E. strategies that provide impact on overall performance and quality
• Demonstrate effective leadership and build Jabil management confidence with effective project management and delivering world class solutions
• Provide guidance and training to and ensure all M.E. staff adheres to the company policies and procedures
• Demonstrate credible behavior in all aspects of the role. Be an ambassador for Jabil
• Lead as functional expert during troubleshooting and new program implementation
• Develops and coordinates testing and/or implementation of new tools or best practices throughout the company. Manages all aspects of new system and tools rollout and success KPI's by maintaining all Change Management (CM's) requests and providing education, training and feedback to the plants and Corp IT team
• Assigned to lead specific project teams working on solutions for business requirements
• Continually seek new ideas and encourage the implementation of best practices and improved methods.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of Lean Six Sigma and actively promote the core principles through-out the M.E. function
• Maintain an open, non-political culture that encourages employees to maximize performance of the company and focus on customer service.
• Enforce the "Rules of the Road" Commandments and Cultural Creeds, and all other Corporate or
• Site Operation's policies and procedures
• Obtain feedback from customers, suppliers and the global Management teams on all projects to assure alignment with the global requirement. Collaborate with Jabil ME managers, other Jabil Operations, suppliers, and customers to develop global ME projects that improves the overall performance and service levels
• Maintain communications with Business Development representatives to assure that all new projects are aligned to meet the demand requirements across multiple customers and products while maintaining the most flexible systems possible

• Participate in customer meetings and audits in support of projects as required. Effectively present Jabil ME processes, initiatives, and strengths to current and potential customers

Cost Management
• Define the most efficient processes and tools which support Jabil's business through solid project planning skills and practices
• Co-ordinate global input into tool set requirements
• Prioritize initiatives and create implementation plans
• Develop supporting KPI's for measuring the success of new process implementations
• Develop Assessment checklists

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering philosophies and processes
• Expert in functional discipline of Manufacturing Engineering
• Expert in systems which support the Manufacturing Engineering functional process
• Proven track record in driving and implementing change within and between functional organizations
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Extremely strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with proven track record in communication, leadership, business analysis, process development, administration, and change management are required.
• Ability to work across diverse cultures within the Region and to collaborate with Global functions.
• Have completed or willing to complete LSS Body of Knowledge Training.
• Ability to identify and support strategic plans and provide vision and roadmap input for diverse customers

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor's degree; and 14+ years of Engineering Management experience.(General M.E. Management and Process Engineering)
• Or 14+ years of related experience in the electronics/Mobile manufacturing industry;
• Knowledgeable in the concept and use of LEAN Tools & Processes to support deployment of the Jabil LSS Model within the M.E. Community.
• Lean Six Sigma
WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regular business hours. Some additional hours may be required.
• Travel requirements: Domestic and International, up to 30%.
• Climate controlled office environment during normal business hours.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sitting
Walking
Standing
Bending/Squatting/Stooping
Reaching
Balancing
Twisting
Crawling
Hands in water
Kneeling
Data Entry/Typing
Unusual hearing or vision demands: None specified
^Other physical demands or notes: Employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver's license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.

Accommodation Statement

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

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Client-provided location(s): Ranjangaon, Maharashtra, India
Job ID: Jabil-J2381527-SGA
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program