Operations Manager

About the role

Brunswick is a global marine leader dedicated to innovation and excellence. This position is available in New York Mills, MN, and involves onsite travel less than 10%. You will lead a team of supervisors, team leads, support staff, and production employees in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize resources to meet annual operating plan and budgetary commitments
• Apply Lean tools such as Andon, VSM, Flow Improvements, and Line Balancing to achieve business objectives
• Provide Operational Management leadership for production operations and mentor and develop supervisors and team leaders
• Coach and mentor assigned Green and Yellow Belts to drive positive financial impact to the business
• Identify issues, gather input from peers and employees, and solve problems with recommendations and solutions
• Drive safety, quality, productivity performance in visual management format to sustain morale and achieve positive results in production area
• Work to continuously improve in all areas and provide regular reports to Operations Director
• Support business leaders with support, tools, and training to conduct project and performance reviews on an ongoing basis
• Monitor cost reductions, such as waste, scrap, damage, and rework
• Evaluate and monitor production flow to anticipate bottlenecks and disconnects that will affect output
• Communicate with Supervisors, Team Leads, and team members about departmental, facility, and company events, changes, activities, policies, news, and updates
• Supervise the successful transition of new products and new technology into the production area
• Ensure a positive approach to employee relations for all employees
• Maintain effective lines of communication with employees, team leads, and peers
• Build rapport and influence others in a positive manner
• Administer all policies and procedures as established fairly and consistently
• Lead by example; coach and mentor all assigned employees
• Support safety initiatives; policies and procedures to ensure plant operations are safe and consistent with company and governmental standards and help reduce accidents and injuries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations/engineering/manufacturing/business or related field
• 10+ years of operational experience in multiple phases of Manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering with experience in leading cross-functional teams
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification by a recognized source preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with demonstrated history a minimum
• Proficiency in Lean tools, techniques, and application in Operational Management
• Proven ability to drive results through leadership influence
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Excellent verbal, written, listening, and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively among all levels of an organization
• Ability to work in a matrixed environment building relationships across different functions, PDE, finance, HR, Supply Chain

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations
• Computer proficiency with various software, including (Microsoft, Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project)
• Simulation software experience is a plus
• Demonstrates and promotes the organization's Employee Values through consistent modeling of respectful, inclusive, and ethical behavior in all interactions

Pay

The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual Brunswick Bonus.

Benefits

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts, and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Brunswick Boat Group

Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine brands, including Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Harris, Heyday, Lowe, Lund, Navan, Princecraft, Protector, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Spartan, Thunder Jet, and Uttern. Each brand carries a legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and performance that has shaped the boating industry worldwide. Across our fiberglass and aluminum manufacturing facilities, our team members are the driving force behind our success. We foster a culture rooted in safety, integrity, continuous improvement, and personal growth.