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Florida's electronics sector spans defense contractors, aerospace suppliers, and consumer hardware firms across Tampa, Orlando, and Miami, creating consistent demand for F-1 OPT candidates in engineering and embedded systems roles. Companies like Lockheed Martin, Harris Corporation, and Jabil actively hire international graduates, making Florida one of the more accessible states for electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsAt 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.
Assistant Production Supervisor
Bryan Dairy Facility/Electronics Division
This position supports manufacturing operations by assisting with the coordination and oversight of production activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved. The Assistant Production Supervisor partners with production leadership to drive operational excellence, support team development, and promote continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing environment.
How will you make an impact?
As an Assistant Production Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting daily manufacturing operations, helping to achieve production targets while maintaining Jabil’s high standards for quality, efficiency, and safety. You will assist in optimizing production processes, improving operational metrics, reducing waste, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
What will you do?
- Assist in establishing production priorities and coordinating daily manufacturing activities to meet customer requirements and operational goals.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of production and quality control standards.
- Coordinate production activities with Procurement, Maintenance, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to maximize efficiency and resource utilization.
- Review production, quality, and operational performance data to identify trends, resolve issues, and drive corrective actions.
- Assist in reducing scrap, minimizing MRO usage, and improving overall operational effectiveness.
- Monitor production metrics and contribute to monthly performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support efforts to reduce defects per million (DPM) and improve product quality and process capability.
- Ensure employees understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout the production environment.
- Monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems and help identify, escalate, and resolve recurring production issues.
- Compile, maintain, and analyze production-related data to support operational decision-making.
- Assist in implementing process improvements designed to enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
How will you get here?
Education:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or operations environment.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of manufacturing operations, production processes, and quality systems.
- Ability to analyze production data and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and functions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence principles preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to interpret reports, metrics, and production performance data.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.
- Familiarity with SPC systems and manufacturing performance metrics.
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
- Previous experience in electronics manufacturing or a similar industry preferred.
What Can Jabil Offer You?
Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Jabil Cares Community Involvement Programs
- And more!
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
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 Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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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.
Assistant Production Supervisor
Bryan Dairy Facility/Electronics Division
This position supports manufacturing operations by assisting with the coordination and oversight of production activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved. The Assistant Production Supervisor partners with production leadership to drive operational excellence, support team development, and promote continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing environment.
How will you make an impact?
As an Assistant Production Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting daily manufacturing operations, helping to achieve production targets while maintaining Jabil’s high standards for quality, efficiency, and safety. You will assist in optimizing production processes, improving operational metrics, reducing waste, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
What will you do?
- Assist in establishing production priorities and coordinating daily manufacturing activities to meet customer requirements and operational goals.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of production and quality control standards.
- Coordinate production activities with Procurement, Maintenance, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to maximize efficiency and resource utilization.
- Review production, quality, and operational performance data to identify trends, resolve issues, and drive corrective actions.
- Assist in reducing scrap, minimizing MRO usage, and improving overall operational effectiveness.
- Monitor production metrics and contribute to monthly performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support efforts to reduce defects per million (DPM) and improve product quality and process capability.
- Ensure employees understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout the production environment.
- Monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems and help identify, escalate, and resolve recurring production issues.
- Compile, maintain, and analyze production-related data to support operational decision-making.
- Assist in implementing process improvements designed to enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
How will you get here?
Education:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or operations environment.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of manufacturing operations, production processes, and quality systems.
- Ability to analyze production data and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and functions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence principles preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to interpret reports, metrics, and production performance data.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.
- Familiarity with SPC systems and manufacturing performance metrics.
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
- Previous experience in electronics manufacturing or a similar industry preferred.
What Can Jabil Offer You?
Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Jabil Cares Community Involvement Programs
- And more!
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
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 Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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Which electronics companies in Florida sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
Several large employers in Florida have established records of hiring F-1 OPT candidates in electronics roles. Lockheed Martin and L3Harris Technologies operate major facilities in Orlando and Melbourne with engineering hiring pipelines that accommodate OPT. Jabil, headquartered in St. Petersburg, regularly brings on hardware and manufacturing engineers. Smaller defense and semiconductor firms concentrated in the Tampa Bay and Space Coast corridors also participate in OPT hiring, though sponsorship availability varies by role and business need.
Which cities in Florida have the most electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Orlando and the surrounding Space Coast, including Melbourne and Titusville, concentrate the highest density of electronics and defense-related OPT opportunities due to proximity to Kennedy Space Center and major defense contractors. Tampa Bay, covering Tampa and St. Petersburg, is strong for hardware manufacturing and embedded systems through companies like Jabil and Tech Data. Miami attracts electronics roles tied to international trade, telecommunications, and consumer hardware distribution.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Florida?
Roles that align with STEM-designated degree programs qualify for the full 36-month OPT period, which is the most common path for electronics graduates. Hardware engineering, embedded systems development, electrical engineering, PCB design, RF engineering, and systems integration roles routinely qualify. Quality assurance and test engineering positions at defense contractors also fall within scope. Roles requiring active U.S. security clearances present a complication for international graduates, as OPT holders are generally ineligible to obtain them.
How do I find electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, including F-1 OPT, and by industry, so you can browse electronics roles in Florida without sorting through positions that require prior work authorization or citizenship. The platform surfaces employers with documented sponsorship activity, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship constraints late in the process. Filtering by state and industry together gives you the most relevant results for Florida electronics hiring.
Are there any Florida-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in electronics?
Florida's defense and aerospace electronics sector involves a notable share of roles tied to federal contracts, which can carry U.S. citizenship or permanent residency requirements for security-sensitive work. F-1 OPT candidates should confirm clearance requirements before applying, as these restrictions are set by the contracting agency, not the employer. Florida also lacks a state income tax, which affects take-home pay calculations. The state's growing semiconductor and telecommunications presence in Miami and Orlando offers more internationally accessible roles outside the defense sector.