Fiberglass Finishing Supervisor

Winnebago Industries Inc•Sarasota, FL

41d

About The Position

Chris-Craft is a premium boat manufacturer participating in the luxury goods industry looking for an enthusiastic Fiberglass Finishing Supervisor who wants to be part of a great team building a world-class product. We are looking for someone with a track record of coming into new organizations and winning the respect and admiration of the workforce in manufacturing. Your style is one of helping, coaching, encouraging, and motivating employees as the company grows and makes a transition to a more sophisticated environment. As a Fiberglass Finishing Supervisor, you will have autonomy to help expand the business by multiples. Continuous improvement is part of our culture and you will work with manufacturing to assist in improving our processes and making our business successful. If you've been looking for the opportunity to be part of a company that is rapidly growing, you welcome challenges and work well as part of a team or on you own, then look no further. The Fiberglass Finishing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of his/her area of Lamination, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. Coordinate and lead the pre-finish team, implementing best practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives through effective communication, monitoring, coaching and evaluating results.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
4+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Leadership role in a production environment.
OSHA 10-hour card or completed within 90 days of hire.
Must have solid experience and strong understanding of the pre-finishing process. This includes knowledge of surface preparation, quality standards, proper use of tools and materials, and the ability to identify and resolve issues before parts move to the next stage.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production scheduling including Lean principals.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Must be able to read and write English.
Computer skills in Microsoft Suite

Nice To Haves

Technical School accreditation or applicable Manufacturing/Leadership program completion preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
General knowledge of boat building and/or assembly in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Uphold and enforce strict safety protocols and procedures to create a secure working environment.
Participate in accident investigations, safety audit and corrective actions.
Lead and supervise a team of production workers, providing guidance, coaching, support, training and development.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, engagement, and a strong sense of accountability.
Enforces company guidelines, policies and procedures.
Handle employee relations, timekeeping and performance feedback including reviews.
Successfully collaborates with Engineering and Warranty Departments to conduct integrated builds/repairs.
Maintain open and effective communication channels with team members, management, and other departments to ensure employees are engaged and informed.
Report regularly on production progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Implement and enforce quality control processes to maintain high production standards.
Investigate and address any deviations from quality specifications, working closely with the quality assurance team.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains, working with cross-functional teams to implement changes.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as needed.
Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls.
Oversee inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain management to ensure an uninterrupted flow of materials.
Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.