Regional Materials Engineer SME

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

How Will You Make An Impact?
Materials SME I is responsible of driving standard work and continuous improvement in the processes, systems and material functional talent development. This role is required to be the technical expert of processes, systems in one or multiple materials areas (Planning, Purchasing , Inventory Control and etc) as well as a qualified project leader capable of working with the operations team to put the improvement in place to provide best in class service level , target profitability and differentiated capabilities.

Location (On-site, Hybrid, or Remote?):

This role will be based on-site at our Florence, KY facility.

What Will You Do?
Lead as Site Subject Matter Expert in one or multiple standard Materials (Planning, Purchasing and Inventory Control, etc.) processes
Lead as Site Subject Matter Expert in one or multiple standardized Materials systems and applications
Coach, mentor, and provide training to the materials team and create a learning environment
Monitor key Materials metrics for assigned customer(s) and sites
Support and/or maintain all lower level materials team essential duties and responsibilities
Perform regular internal audit to make sure the materials operations under control
Drive the standardization, simplification and optimization with continuous improvement cycle in the materials processes and systems
Communicate, consult, and inform site best practices with supporting data to Regional and Global materials teams
Materials Improvement Project Leader of medium level complexity and cross functional in the site
Diagnose and identify process and system gap vs best in class operations by applying expertise in certain areas
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project framework and tangible goal
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize the improvement projects to be done to improve existing business process/system
Map as is process with proper granularity and brainstorm with stakeholders and system solution team of desired future process
Lead the project team of business requirement documentation submission
Define and recognize project Key Performance Indicators and manage the work within scope, quality, time and cost constraints

Collaborate with stakeholders and IT solution team to define test plan with well evaluated business scenarios in relevant functional areas
Conduct project risk assessment and put appropriate mitigation in place together with project team
Actively manage all level of stakeholders through appropriate communication plan and perform timely escalation to the next level of management when necessary
Forecast project budget and staff needs
Actively track project progress and provide timely update
Accountable for overall project success including cost, schedule, quality and scope management
Project buyoff criteria identification
Work with project team to develop training plan, training material and deliver necessary training sessions to ensure end users awareness and prepared for the change
Coordination of other validation activities required by the project
Support the Lean organization by developing a solid process foundation and data integrity in order to support process improvement through the organization
Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

How Will You Get Here?

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Certification in Materials Operation, Supply Chain are preferred, such as APCIS Certification, etc.
PMP Certification preferred

Experience:

At least 5+ years of relevant experience

Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Understand Materials standard, procedures, systems and work methodologies
Understanding and application of broad range of materials relevant systems and technology
Understanding of JOS, Quality Systems applied to internal manufacturing processes and how it is connected to materials processes and systems
Understanding of Jabils global strategies and direction
Proven record of accomplishment of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous improvements and cost reduction programs
Strong communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and able to do conflict management
Advanced PC skills including knowledge of Jabil's software packages
Proficient Verbal and Written English Skill
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety standards & requirements
Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project skills required

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