Group Leader- Lamination

Boston Whaler • Edgewater, FL

264d • $24 - $32

About The Position

The Group Leader organizes and leads an assigned production team in safely producing quality products efficiently and in accordance with Boston Whaler specifications, procedures, and policies. They will plan, organize, and coordinate daily production in accordance with the master production schedule and in collaboration with other departments. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1-year recent boat manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to read blueprints and understand production schedule.
• Must have basic reading comprehension and writing skills.
• Capable of working with computer terminals and completing routine paperwork.

Nice To Haves

• Experience planning, organizing, and supervising work of others preferred.
• Experience with problem solving in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• PC based software experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to unexpected challenges.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and quality.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with other team members.
• Familiarity with Materials Resources Planning (MRP) software and systems.
• Marine experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper safety and operating procedures are being followed and quality standards maintained.
• Assists with training employees on Safety, Quality, and Performance procedures.
• Leads initiatives that support department Safety & Performance goals, including performing safety and quality audits.
• Plans and assigns work to team members daily, based on absenteeism, training, employee skill level, etc.
• Assists with interviewing and staffing of department.
• Maintains production schedule and ensures team completes assignments in a timely manner.
• Develops make-up plans and communicates overtime needs with impacted team members if schedule is not maintained.
• Ensures team members have the necessary tools and equipment to perform their jobs and responsibilities.
• Removes obstacles to achieving daily goals.
• Verifies production orders and ensures products are built to specifications ordered.
• Partners with supervisor to ensure documentation for boat production is completed properly.
• Collaborates with Engineers on new product introduction and resolves issues on existing product.
• Drives Lean initiatives, including 5S, problem solving, A3 completion, etc.
• Drives Gemba participation with team and conducts Gemba presentations.
• Counsels team members on job performance.
• Partners with supervisor to develop performance reviews and recommends promotions or disciplinary action when necessary.
• Fills in as assigned in Supervisor's absence.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• 401k (up to 4% match).
• Health Savings Account (with company contribution).
• Wellbeing program.
• Product purchase discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED