ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil has announced the construction of a new production facility in the Croatian city of Osijek.

Construction of the new facility is planned to be completed in 2024, and the factory will create more than 1,500 jobs for local workers, the company said in a press release.

"Business expansion is a strategic decision that is in line with Jabil's focus on long-term trends and growth in the areas of renewable energy, electric vehicles, healthcare, the 5G network and the Cloud. The new facility will be the very heart of Jabil's ongoing commitment to innovation, sustainability and providing comprehensive manufacturing solutions to its customers," said Jabil Executive Vice President of Operations Gerald "JJ" Creadon.

The company said it is also planning to open a factory for the production of medical prosthetic parts, plus microchips and motherboards for the automotive industry.

"Recruitment of the workforce for the new centre of excellence for production in Osijek has already begun and will continue throughout 2023. Management and engineering positions are currently open, as well as a number of positions in operations, supply chain, finance and human resources. Our company is focused on the future and boasts a diverse portfolio of industrial operations. We'd like everyone interested to contact us, regardless of whether they have recently graduated or have years of work experience behind them," said Robin Forster, the senior director of regional human resources at Jabil.

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