
Site Production Manager
Jabil · Memphis, TN
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Jabil (industrial) in Memphis, TN. Define, develop and implement a Manufacturing strategy, which contributes to the campus strategic directions.
- They ask for
- 60+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $118k–$161k.
Median of the low and high ends of 279 live postings that list pay, out of 924 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 20 other live production postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (60+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 57%
- ✓ Team leadership 52%
- Six Sigma 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Jabil in Memphis
11 other open roles at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineer Technician I · Manufacturing
- Sr. Manufacturing Engineer SME · Manufacturing · Senior
- Lead Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing · Manager
- Manufacturing Engineer II · Manufacturing
- Quality Technician II · Quality · Technician
- 2nd Shift Manufacturing Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
Full description from JabilAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Recruit, interview and hire Assistant Manufacturing Managers, Line Managers, and MIT’s.
- ◆Communicate criteria to recruiters for Assistant Manufacturing Managers, Line Managers, and MIT’s position candidates.
- ◆Coach Assistant Manufacturing Managers, Line Managers, and MIT’s in the interviewing/hiring process.
- ◆Monitor team member turnover; identify key factors that can be improved; make improvements.
- ◆Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis.
- ◆Create and/or validate training curriculum in area of responsibility.
- ◆Coach and mentor Assistant Manufacturing Managers, Line Managers, and MIT’s to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.
- ◆Create and manage succession plans for Assistant Manufacturing Managers, Line Managers, and MIT’s.
- ◆Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e. operational metrics, results against project timelines, training documentation, attendance records, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, personal development goals).
- ◆Solicit ongoing feedback from Workcell members, Business Unit Manager (BUM), and Manufacturing Manager on Manufacturing Manager’s contribution to the team. Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to Manufacturing Manager based on feedback.
- ◆Express pride in staff and encourage them to feel good about their accomplishments.
- ◆Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time.
- ◆Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and the achievement of the organizational goals.
- ◆Coordinate activities of large teams and keep them focused in times of crises.
- ◆Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.
- ◆Provide communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with the department.
- ◆Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.
- ◆Ask questions; encourage input from team members.
- ◆Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own communication style accordingly
Responsibilities
- ◆Know and understand the campus strategic directions.
- ◆Define, develop and implement a Manufacturing strategy, which contributes to the campus strategic directions.
- ◆Provide regular updates to Manufacturing and Operations Manager on the execution of the strategy.
- ◆Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e. modification of
responsibilities
or consolidation of tasks, elimination of non-value-added processes, or complete re-engineering of processes and systems).
- ◆Utilize tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends, striving continuously to improve value.
- ◆Provide feedback to BUMs, WCMs, Functional Managers (FMs) on cost and cost trends.
- ◆Prepare timely forecasts for the department.
- ◆Compare forward forecast results to historical actual results for trend assessment and analysis.
Responsibilities
- ◆Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.
- ◆Assess the adequacy of data gathering methods utilized by the workcells.
- ◆Assure that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.
- ◆Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement new practices and processes that are “best in field.”
- ◆Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.
- ◆Periodically “get down in the trenches” to rehabilitate troubled workcells or to help during product launch. Foster a “back to basics” mentality during these times. Lead by example; “Walk the talk.”
- ◆Establish new measurement systems if/where appropriate.
- ◆Exchange knowledge and information with other Jabil facilities to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.
- ◆Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. Health and Safety, Quality).
- ◆Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.
- ◆Ability to read, analyze, interpret and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
- ◆Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- ◆Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
- ◆Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
How will you get here?
Education
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred
Experience
- ✓5+ years of experience in a manufacturing management role in a large fast-paced matrixed environment.
- ✓Proven track record of successful people management
- ✓Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques.
- ✓Excellent problem-solving skills a
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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 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.
How will you make an impact?
As a Production Manager you will Plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of productions, machinery, processing, and packaging departments of the entire site. This role is at the head of the production matrix overseeing the production operations of several workcells (business units) and the staff within those units.
What will you do?
