Subject Matter Export (SME) for AI/ML Project

Manufacturing Product Owner 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.

You will be expected to

· 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

Requirements:

· 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.