Assembly Manager

About the Role

Parker Boats, a premium offshore and inshore fishing boat manufacturer with a heritage built on quality, strength, and seaworthiness, is seeking a strategic Assembly Manager to lead and direct all manufacturing operations. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across production functions, ensuring efficient, safe, and timely production of high-quality boats. The Assembly Manager will work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Maintenance, and Executive Leadership to achieve production goals and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee assembly operations through final boat completion, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable supervisors, leads, and manufacturing team members.
• Establish production goals, schedules, staffing plans, and performance metrics to meet business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, throughput, quality, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Human Resources to ensure seamless production flow and resolve operational challenges.
• Monitor and manage production performance, labor utilization, manufacturing costs, and key operational metrics.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and craftsmanship.
• Support strategic planning, capacity management, workforce development, facility improvements, and future growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven success managing high-volume production operations.
• Experience with boat manufacturing, marine manufacturing, RV manufacturing, transportation equipment, or similar industries.
• Experience managing multi-department manufacturing facilities.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team development skills with the ability to lead managers, supervisors, and hourly production employees.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, workflow management, and scheduling.
• Proven ability to drive productivity improvements, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, process control, and root cause problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to analyze production data, KPIs, labor metrics, and operational reports to make informed business decisions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with ERP systems, production management software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, labor costs, and manufacturing expenses.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety practices, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Ability to build cross-functional partnerships and effectively collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and Human Resources.
• Strategic thinking skills with the ability to align manufacturing operations with company goals and growth strategies.
• Strong decision-making, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly walk throughout manufacturing and production areas.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, fiberglass materials, and varying temperatures.

This is a safety-sensitive position.