Production Manager

About the role

Dometic is seeking a Production Manager to join our growing team in Stuart. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role involves planning and scheduling daily production, ensuring KPI accuracy, capacity planning, and driving a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Scheduling Daily Production
• Full Responsibility for KPI Accuracy (Efficiency, Quality, Throughput, Utilization)
• Extract, Verify, Cross-Check, and Present Data
• Maintain Integrity of KPI Reporting Tools
• Detect and Correct Data Inconsistencies, Data Logic Tests
• Capacity Planning to Ensure Labor Scheduling Meets Production Demands
• Provide Accurate Information for Plant Production and Scheduling Through Timely Reporting and Record Keeping
• Cook with Cross-Functional Business Teams to Develop Best Economic Strategy for Production Planning to Support Customer Demand
• Rapid Communication in Response to Changes in the Production Schedule to All Departments with a Strong Sense of Urgency
• Set Priorities, Allocate Work to Assembly Team and Supervise to Satisfy Production Schedules and Ensure Plant Efficiency Targets Are Maintained at the Highest Possible Level While Meeting or Exceeding Quality Requirements, Be Flexible to Meet Customer Demands
• Continuously Monitor and Control the Quality of Products and Manufacturing Processes to Ensure Adherence to Specifications
• Address Quality Issues in Production and Conduct Root Cause Analysis
• Work Inter-Departmentally to Drive Continuous Process Improvement and Implement New Dometic Production System (DPS) Methods
• Work Cross Functionally with Engineering and Quality Team to Resolve Questions and Problems Related to Manufacturing Processes, Design Specifications or Equipment
• Lead Employees in More Complex Phases of Their Work and Complete Job Training, Cross Training in Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen Principles to Support Continuous Improvement
• Support Environmental Health & Safety Initiatives to Maintain a Safe Work Environment and Meet OSHA and Legal Safety Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Related Field Preferred
• 5+ Years’ Experience Within a Managerial Role in a Manufacturing/Production Industry Preferred
• Leverage and Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Experience Required
• Competency in Building Production Schedules, Capacity Analysis and Load Leveling Experience with Accuracy and Timeliness for Production Scheduling
• Independent Production Scheduling Ability
• Working Knowledge of Lean Production Systems (Just in Time, Bottlenecks, Takt, Waste)
• Ability to Lead/Teach Process Improvements
• Ability to Build Accurate Reports, Validate Data, Identify Anomalies and Resolve Errors
• Fundamental Electrical Conceptual Knowledge, Electrical Products or Electronics
• Knowledge of Marine Specific Electrical Processes, Process Optimization, Quality Inspection Methods and Standards Plus
• Experience with Manufacturing ERP/ MRP Systems Preferred
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs: Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Required

Qualifications

• Strong Critical Thinking and Analytical Judgment
• Effective Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills with Decision Making Abilities
• High Attention to Detail with Accuracy
• Ownership, Accountability, and Follow Through
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Self-Motivated, Energetic, and Creative with High Ethical Standards
• Sense of Urgency and Self-Motivated; Possess the Ability to Solve Complex Problem Situations and Be Resourceful, Able to Take Initiative
• Proven Effectiveness in Providing Strong Leadership Through Appropriate and Timely Feedback, Coaching, and Mentoring of Supervised Employees
• Well-Developed Organizational Skills with the Ability to Manage a Variety of Critical Programs and Operations
• Ability to Work Under Pressure and Within Deadlines Both Independently and Within a Cross-Functional Team Environment

Benefits

You will be offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast-paced, and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. Dometic offers Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability Insurance (STD/LTD), 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave, Tuition Assistance, Membership Reimbursement (wholesale club and gym), Employee Discounts on our incredible products, and Opportunities to Make an Impact. Dometic is committed to building an inclusive and equitable working environment that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided during the interview process.