Manufacturing Supervisor

About the role

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading daily production operations within a marine manufacturing facility. This position supervises production employees, ensures products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, quality requirements, and delivery commitments.
• Lead, coach, and develop production team members to achieve operational goals and maintain a positive workplace culture.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to resolve production issues and improve processes.
• Investigate and address quality concerns, implementing corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• Train new employees and support ongoing employee development and cross-training initiatives.
• Manage employee performance, attendance, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations.
• Monitor inventory usage and material availability to prevent production disruptions.
• Utilize manufacturing systems and reporting tools to track productivity, labor efficiency, scrap, rework, and downtime.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Aid in production planning and capacity management to meet business objectives.
• Participate in new product introductions and process improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience in marine, boat, fiberglass, composites, automotive, heavy equipment, or related manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production scheduling.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing software systems.
• Ability to analyze production data and implement corrective actions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fiberglass lamination, composites manufacturing, boat assembly, marine systems installation, or finishing operations.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training/certification.
• Experience with ERP or MES systems.
• OSHA safety training or equivalent safety leadership experience.