Electrical Shop Manager

SCOUT BOATS INC•Summerville, SC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manage the daily operations of a growing Electrical Department within a high-volume marine manufacturing environment. Oversee personnel, electrical shop production, purchasing, scheduling, ERP and part management, forecasting, departmental financial performance, process development, and cross-functional manufacturing support. Provide electrical leadership throughout the boat-building process, working directly with production teams to resolve wiring and installation issues, support system power-ups, troubleshoot electrical systems, and ensure vessels are fully functional and meet company quality standards prior to delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires a strong understanding of electrical manufacturing, the ability to work effectively with multiple departments, and the ability to balance daily production demands with long-term process improvement.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in electrical manufacturing, marine electrical systems, production management, or a related technical field.
Proven experience leading technical and manufacturing personnel.
Strong knowledge of electrical fabrication, wiring harnesses, battery cables, distribution panels, and marine electrical systems.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems, purchasing, inventory, BOMs, scheduling, forecasting, and cost control.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production standards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and AutoCAD.
ABYC certified and knowledgeable with NMMA, USCG, and applicable marine electrical standards.
Ability to work effectively in both an office and production-floor environment.

Responsibilities

Manage daily Electrical Department operations, including personnel, workload, production priorities, scheduling, and resource allocation.
Lead electrical shop production of wiring harnesses, battery cables, power distribution panels, and vessel electrical assemblies.
Support boat production from electrical installation through final delivery, providing technical guidance on wiring, system power-ups, troubleshooting, and electrical system verification.
Partner with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Vendors to resolve issues, coordinate priorities, and maintain production schedules.
Coordinate the transition of electrical designs, engineering changes, and new products into efficient manufacturing processes.
Manage electrical purchasing, vendor relationships, material availability, lead times, and critical component forecasting.
Create and maintain electrical part numbers, BOMs, manufacturing information, and inventory data within the ERP system.
Monitor departmental labor, material costs, purchasing, forecasts, and P&L performance.
Develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, time standards, quality procedures, and systems that improve productivity, consistency, and scalability.
Track projects, engineering changes, production issues, and departmental action items through completion.
Lead department meetings and participate in cross-functional manufacturing and management meetings.
Supervise, train, and develop electrical employees while maintaining standards for safety, quality, productivity, and accountability.
Assist with electrical design, prototyping, system integration, and design-for-manufacturing decisions when required.
Ensure completed electrical systems are tested, operational, and meet company and applicable marine industry standards prior to vessel delivery.