Workcell Manager (ST. PETERSBURG)
Company: JABIL CIRCUIT, INC
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
SUMMARY Drive continuous improvement in operational metrics
while maximizing profitability within the business unit. Drive team
to exceed customer expectations. Provide exceptional support to
customers, team members and shareholders. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Recruitment
and Retention: Identify people requirements that meet the needs of
the Workcell and the customer/product (i.e. of MEs, QEs, TEs, IEs)
Communicate people requirements to Functional Managers (FM).
Identify key factors in team member turnover that can be improved
and make improvements. Employee and Team Development: Identify
individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing
basis. Coach and mentor Workcell team members daily to deliver
excellence to every internal and external customer. Performance
Management: Establish clear measurable goals and objectives to
determine individual and team results (i.e. operational metrics,
results against project timelines, knowledge of operational roles
and responsibilities, personal development goals). Provide ongoing
feedback to Functional Managers on team members contribution to the
Workcell. Express pride in team and encourage members of the
Workcell to feel good about their accomplishments. Drive
individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational
metrics and in the achievement of the customer and Workcell goals.
Coordinate activities of large teams and keep them focused in times
of crises. Ensure recognition and rewards are recommended fairly
and consistently in the Workcell to Function Managers.
Communication: Provide communication forum for the exchange of
ideas and information with the workcell. Organize verbal and
written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style. Ask
questions; encourage input from Workcell team. Assess communication
style of individual team members and adapt own communication style
accordingly. Act as a communication link between the Business Unit
and Operations Unit. FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Strategy and Direction: Know and understand the campus
strategic directions. Define, develop and implement a
customer/workcell strategy that contributes to the campus strategic
directions. Develop an understanding of the Functional business
strategies as they pertain to the workcell/customer. Provide
regular updates to the Function Manager, Business Unit Manager, and
Assistant Operations Manager on the execution of the strategy.
Identify resource requirements that meet the needs of the workcell
and the customer/product (i.e. machines, lines, visuals).
Communicate resource requirements to Function Managers. Cost
Management: Develop the monthly business unit forecast with the
Business Unit Manager. 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 department cost and cost
trends, striving continuously to improve value. Provide feedback to
Business Unit Manager and Assistant Operations Manager on costs and
cost trends. Forecast Development and Accuracy: Prepare timely
forecasts for the workcell. Compare forward forecast results to
historical actual results for trend assessment and analysis.
Complete variance of actual results versus the forecast on time and
communicate results to Business Unit Manger, Assistant Operations
Manager, Operations Manager and Workcell Team. TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES Train the workcell teams on the validity of
management by metrics and with the team monitor all workcell
metrics. Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting
analysis and metrics management. 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. Demonstrate a commitment to customer service;
anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems
quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority. Lead by
example. Exchange knowledge and information with other in-house
units and Jabil facilities to ensure best practices are shared
throughout the Jabil organization. Ensure all sensitive and
confidential information is handled appropriately. Review all
internal and external business plans, process changes, and
personnel changes related to Workcell. Influence win/win outcome on
unreasonable demands and bad plans. 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. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree preferred;
and five years experience, one year in a supervisory role; or
equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, interpret and communicate regarding
common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and
legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or
complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the
business community. Ability to effectively present information to
top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Advanced
PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabils software
packages. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and
amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions,
percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply
concepts of basic algebra and geometry REASONING ABILITY Ability to
solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete
variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Ability to work effectively under pressure
with constantly changing priorities and deadlines. Individual may
be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up
to 15 lbs. Be accessible to production floor and office staff and
to use required office equipment. Specific vision requirements
include reading of written documents and use of computer monitor
screen frequently. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those a team
member encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. Individuals primary workstation is located in the office area,
where the noise level is low. Team member may frequently be present
on the manufacturing floor where the noise level is low to
moderate.
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