Line Supervisor - Machine Support

About the role

Jabil is looking for a Line Supervisor in Guangzhou who directs the activities of the Machine Support group. The role keeps production schedules running and ensures that quality standards are met by the group.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, interview and hire Process Engineers, Industrial Techs, WAVE Techs and Machine Support Techs, and coach staff in the hiring process
• Identify individual and team strengths and needs, create and validate training curricula, and mentor tooling department staff
• Create and manage succession plans for the machine shop function
• Set measurable goals and objectives, collect feedback from managers and peers, coach team members and perform timely evaluations
• Drive continuous improvement in operational metrics and organizational goals, coordinate large teams during crises and ensure fair recognition and rewards
• Oversee the maintenance management program covering repair parts, preventative maintenance, feeder and support equipment maintenance
• Plan technical staff activities, develop and maintain department reports and records, and supervise line moves and builds
• Schedule equipment vendors for installation, repair and updates, and ensure procedures and work instructions are efficient
• Introduce best-in-field practices, solve customer issues quickly and follow safety, health and security rules

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, plus three years of maintenance management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of engineering disciplines such as chemistry, mechanical, electrical and industrial engineering as they relate to surface mount and final assembly

Required skills

• Hands-on knowledge of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and through-hole equipment
• Process optimization, Statistical Process Control, Design for Manufacturability, Design for Test, Demand Flow Technology (line balancing) and Design of Experiments