Jabil, Inc. Job Description: Regional Material Handling Engineering Lead
Job Summary
The Regional Material Handling Engineering Lead will be responsible for providing expert-level material handling engineering solutions and strategic guidance across multiple Jabil sites within a designated region. This role focuses on optimizing material flow, storage, and handling processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.
Job Responsibilities
* Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative material handling systems, equipment, and processes across multiple Jabil manufacturing and warehouse sites within the assigned region.
* Conduct comprehensive analyses of existing material handling operations to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation and optimization.
* Develop and present compelling business cases for material handling capital expenditures, including ROI analysis and justification.
* Collaborate with site operations teams, engineering, supply chain, and IT to ensure seamless integration of material handling solutions with overall business objectives.
* Manage and oversee material handling projects from conceptualization through successful implementation, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards.
* Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements in material handling and logistics.
* Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and training to local site engineering teams on material handling principles and technologies.
* Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for material handling operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
* Standardize material handling processes, equipment, and best practices across the region to ensure consistency and leverage economies of scale.
* Participate in the evaluation and selection of external vendors and partners for material handling equipment and services.
Job Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.
* Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in material handling engineering, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or regional role within a manufacturing or logistics environment.
* Demonstrated expertise in the design, implementation, and optimization of various material handling systems, including conveyors, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), robotics, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
* Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and simulation software.
* Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage complex projects across multiple sites simultaneously.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
* Ability to travel frequently within the assigned region to support various Jabil sites (up to 75%). When not traveling, work location is required on-site at the home-site location.
* Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) highly desirable.
* Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for layout and system design.
* Experience with global manufacturing operations and cultural sensitivity is a plus.
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