Manufacturing SME will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and managing; integrated, production and service delivery systems that assure performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence and cost control within the production mega site or region.
• Direct and implement unique and challenging projects that will eliminate waste and drive best practices at sites, with consideration of standard DF application adoption with a focus on AI/ML.
• Direct a cross-functional team (Engineering, Materials, AI, etc) to implement solutions to complex AI technical problems.
• Typically reports to management or leadership. Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: Sr. Manager, Director, VP.
• Critically evaluate large-scale challenges in complex manufacturing processes, unique customer challenges (production/data) and operational data to determine efficient utilization and effectiveness of applications and resources
• Mentor and enable AI Experts of all levels to develop greater expertise in solving complex AI problems.
• Lead as Subject Matter Expert in all global & regional DF systems and applications
• Lead as Subject Matter Expert in all DF applications and processes to support applications.
• Communicate to all regional teams key DF and manufacturing metrics
• Clarify and define the standardization SAP and Manufacturing Execution System configurations
• Lead process improvement-related activities for New Product Introduction.
• Coach, mentor, and train resources within the DF team & other functional teams as required
• Support and/or maintain all lower-level Operational SME essential duties and responsibilities
• Ensure the standardization of Jabil processes throughout the site in accordance with the global, regional and site direction
• Develop new DF best practices with supporting data to Regional and Global DF teams to optimize existing best practices
• Support the Lean organization by developing a solid process foundation and data integrity to support process improvement throughout the organization
• Business trips to Kwidzyn (Poland) or Uzhgorod (Ukraine) on a weekly basis
• At least 5 years of working experience in the Manufacturing or related field
• Degree in Mathematics, Computational Mathematics or Engineering required (will consider other candidates that meet work experience criteria), or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
• Lean Silver Certificate or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Understanding Artificial Intelligence technology.
• Understanding and application of broad range of Digital Factory Applications (i.e. JEMSmm, JEMSpd, JEMScc, Valor, MES, iFactory).
• Understanding of Jabil’s global strategies and direction.
• Understanding of site’s facilities, capabilities and how they tie back to the Jabil strategies and direction.
• Strong financial and analytical ability: P&L, Planning and Delivery
• Proven record of accomplishment of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and managing continuous improvements and cost reduction programs
• Strong communication skills (Ability to communicate complex technical issues to a non-technical audience).
• Ability to research, analyze and compute scientific data related to artificial intelligence
• Understanding of Quality Systems applied to internal manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD skills required.