Business Unit Manager

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Torres, Queensland, AUS
In-Office
Mid level
Hardware
The Role
Lead a plant workcell and customer account, owning P&L, RFPs, pricing, customer satisfaction, and operational/financial performance. Drive continuous improvement, manage direct reports, and execute contract terms while collaborating across functions.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 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.

 

JOB SUMMARY
Develops and implements programs, projects or processes for an assigned customer account(s) (Business Unit). Develops and sponsors tactics to achieve strategic objectives across functional groups or within a business group through customer interaction. Influences strategic direction and develops tactical plans and completes complex assignments with minimal supervision or review. Provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems. End results are evaluated for achieving goals and objectives. Extensive contact with internal and external customers is required to obtain, clarify or provide facts and information.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
·         The Business Unit Manager is a member of the plant strategic leadership team.
·         Establishes and manages current customer relationships, striving to capitalize on organic revenue growth opportunities.
·         Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and drive.
·         Full responsibility for a customer/site Profit & Loss (P&L) statement (generally in a single site).
·         Responsible for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for assigned customer accounts. May support RFP processes for other accounts.
·         The Business Unit Manager is the leader of the workcell and is accountable for the operational and financial performance of that workcell.
·         Manages the performance, developments, and rewards for direct reports. Indirectly manages work of others through Jabil’s Workcell business model.
·         Pricing (i.e. materials and value-add).
·         Full responsibility for continuous improvement of customer relationship performance metrics and customer satisfaction.
·         Responsible for tactical execution of established contract terms.
·         Manages and drives the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process with assigned customer account.
·         May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
·         Excellent communication skills
·         Strong financial skill knowledge and aptitude (e.g. balance sheet and income statement)
·         Strong operational knowledge (e.g., manufacturing, supply chain)
·         Jabil tools (Financial system, quote process, etc.)
·         Contract knowledge fundamentals
·         Leadership/people-management skills
·         Strong customer service skills and experience
·         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 required. Masters Degree preferred.
·         Degree in Engineering, Finance/Accounting, or Business Management preferred.
·         Three (3) to five (5) years work-related experience required, preferably in Financial or Manufacturing Operations fields.
·         Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.

Experience transferring/launching projects

 


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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 identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Accessibility Accommodation  

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to [email protected] with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Degree in Engineering, Finance/Accounting, or Business Management
  • Three to five years of relevant experience, preferably in Financial or Manufacturing Operations
  • Experience transferring/launching projects
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong financial skills and aptitude (balance sheet and income statement)
  • Strong operational knowledge (manufacturing, supply chain)
  • Proficiency with Jabil tools (financial system, quote process)
  • Contract knowledge fundamentals
  • Leadership and people-management skills
  • Strong customer service skills and experience
  • Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations
  • Ability to determine logistics requirements and devise/implement strategy
  • Strong financial and analytical ability; manage business analytics
  • Knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes and global customs regimes
  • Proven track record in change management and continuous productivity/cost reduction programs
  • Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and email

Jabil Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Jabil and has not been reviewed or approved by Jabil.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HRA/HSA plan options appearing consistently across role materials. Wellbeing support is also included via EAP access and additional wellbeing-oriented time such as mental-health days in some U.S. postings.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which together strengthen long-term savings potential. Additional financial upside is supported in some roles through profit sharing and performance/quarterly bonus structures.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing and lifestyle add-ons extend beyond core insurance, including tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, pet insurance, adoption assistance, and employee assistance resources. Community-oriented benefits such as a paid Day of Service can add perceived non-cash value alongside standard rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Saint Petersburg, FL
41,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1966

What We Do

Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services.

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