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Sr. Director Industrial Engineering

AT Jabil
Jabil

Sr. Director Industrial Engineering

Shanghai, China

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

Sr Director of Industrial Engineering will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and managing; integrated, productions and service delivery systems that assure performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence and cost control for Jabil globally. The Sr Director of Industrial Engineering will drive the following goals: profitability, effectiveness, adaptability, responsiveness, quality, and the continuous improvement of products and services throughout their life cycles. Establishes strategic direction, develops tactical plans, and completes complex assignments with minimal supervision or review.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and drive
• Full global responsibility for a Profit and Loss (P&L)
• Work both within the Manufacturing Operations organization and cross functionally across organizations (Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, Business Development and Operations) to meet production requirements and maximize internal and external customer satisfaction
• Identify and aggressively manage and implement cost savings initiatives and improvements in productivity
• Provide thought leadership on developing creative solutions to complex manufacturing and engineering problems
• Prepare and facilitate technical review and discussions, technology demonstration and presentations to internal or external customers. Prepare and participate in technical meetings, tactical or strategic planning with other functional areas and/or upper management.
• Develop and maintain the long term industrial engineering vision and master plan describing the evolution of engineering in the sites
• Drive innovation and Intellectual Property (IP)
• Ensure the standardization of Jabil processes throughout Jabil in accordance with the Executive Management direction
• Define the IE training, mentoring, and education needed throughout the department and all global sites
• Support the Lean organization by developing a solid process foundation and data integrity in order to support process improvement through the organization
• Develop and maintain the Industrial Engineering succession plan
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

  • Lead an organization with multiple disciplines related to Industrial Engineering and technologies

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Key Requirements:
o Understanding and application of broad range of industrial engineering tools (ie. Work measurement, simulation, process mapping, facilities and workstation design, operations research, etc.)
o Understanding of Jabil's global strategies and direction
o Understanding of Jabil's regional facilities, regional capabilities and how they tie back to the Jabil strategies and direction
o Understanding of the complete Sales to Payment process
o Strong financial and analytical ability
o Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous improvements and cost reduction programs
o Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, and e-mail skills required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering required
• MS in Industrial Engineering or MBA required
• Lean Silver Certificate or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
• At least 15 years of working experience in the Industrial Engineering or related field, with a minimum of 8 years of managerial experience
• Or a combination of education, experience, and training

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): Shanghai, China
Job ID: Jabil-J2392372-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