Lamination Manager

Front Runner Boatworks • Green Cove Springs, FL

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About The Position

The Lamination Manager leads the lamination department and oversees its day-to-day operations. The role is responsible for keeping fiberglass boat-part production—including decks, hulls, and small parts—on schedule, leading the team through the hand lay-up process, and managing workflow and output. The manager also controls material costs, maintains production goals, and ensures safe work practices in a warehouse factory environment.

Requirements

• Experience in mold/tooling laminating.
• Knowledge of PPE requirements and ability to enforce safety protocols.
• Ability to work on a non-climate-controlled factory floor with exposure to heat and humidity and required PPE, including respirators, gloves, and chemical suits.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with building plugs and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the lamination department.
• Lead the team in hand lay-up processes, including applying skincoat and bulkcoat laminate, core materials, and the final layer of laminate.
• Maintain the production schedule and achieve daily and weekly goals.
• Monitor output and manage workflow for the teams.
• Maintain control of material costs.
• Maintain technical process controls, including temperature, pressure, tension, resin mix ratios, and cure times.
• Troubleshoot defects such as delamination, bubbles, and wrinkles.
• Enforce safety protocols, including proper PPE use and safe handling of hazardous chemicals, adhesives, resins, and gelcoats.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed