E-Operation Development Manager

Jobinhalt

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. With over 260,000 diverse, talented and dedicated employees across 100 locations in 30 countries, our vision is to be the most technologically advanced and trusted manufacturing solutions provider. We combine an unmatched breadth and depth of end-market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing know-how, supply chain insights and global product management expertise to enable success for the world’s leading brands. We are driven by a common purpose to make a positive impact for each other, our communities, and the environment.

Job Summary

Responsible for identifying strategic product and/or company acquisition candidates as well as the establishment of creative new research and development ventures and strategic alliances.

Leadership And Management Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment And Retention

• Recruit interview and Corporate Development staff.
• Coach staff in the interviewing/hiring process.
• Monitor team member turnover; identify key factors that can be improved; make improvements.
  

Employee And Team Development

• 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 staff to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.
• Create and manage succession plans for the Corporate Development function.
  

Performance Management

• 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 peers and team member on team member’s contribution to the corporate initiatives. Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to team member 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.
  

Communication

• Provide weekly 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 staff.
• Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own communication style accordingly.
  

Business Strategy And Direction

FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Know and understand the corporate strategic directions.
• Define, develop and implement a Corporate Development strategy, which contributes to the corporate strategic directions.
• Develop an understanding of the workcell business strategy as it pertains to Corporate Development.
• Provide regular updates to superiors and team on the execution of the strategy.
  

Cost Management

• 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 peers on cost and cost trends.
  

Forecast Development And Accuracy

• Prepare timely forecasts for the department.
• Provide expense budgets when required.
• Provide signature authority for expense reports.
• Challenger of business unit submitted economics: Pre-tax margins, RONA and other relevant metrics.
• Compare forward forecast results to historical actual results for trend assessment and analysis.
  

Technical Management Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue strategic product and/or company acquisition candidates.
• Establish creative new R&D ventures and strategic alliances.
• Contribute significantly to all stages of business development: candidate identification, commercial assessment, business terms development, deal negotiation and implementation.
• Develop and maintain expertise in specific industry sector.
• Develop specific plans for each factory together with BUD’s, sales team and operations.
• Develop current and future business expectations and drive within organization.
  

Corporate Responsibilities

• Keep corporate management informed of changing market conditions within region.
• Clearly understand all operational elements of Jabil’s Business.
• Assist with integration of mergers and acquisition activities into mainstream.
• Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.
• Exchange knowledge and information with other Jabil facilities to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.
• 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.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  

Job Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• 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 Jabil’s software packages.
• Ability to tailor advanced quality tools training to all levels of the organization.
• Multilingual a plus.
• 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.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization
  

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• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
• Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company’s business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.
• Strong financial and analytical ability. Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
• Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
• Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
• Strong and convincing communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year University.
• 3-5 years Jabil experience required.
• 2-3 years business development required.
• Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.
  

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.