Manufacturing Manager

Tiara Yachts•Holland, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Tiara Yachts is a premier manufacturer of luxury yachts, recognized for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and performance. For over 50 years, we have built a reputation for delivering world-class vessels that blend design, engineering, and quality without compromise. As a family-owned company, we are committed to long-term excellence—investing in our people, our processes, and the future of our operations. We are seeking a Manufacturing Manager who can operate as both a builder and a leader of execution. This is not a role where systems are fully defined and simply need to be maintained. Instead, this leader will play a critical role in creating stability within a complex, high-mix manufacturing environment by: Establishing clear standards, structure, and accountability Building repeatable processes in areas with variability Developing team capability to execute consistently at a high level You will be responsible for building the foundation and then leading the team to perform against it every day. What Success Looks Like (First 12–18 Months) Greater production stability with reduced variability in output Clearly defined and adopted standard work, work instructions, and quality expectations Improved schedule adherence and production flow Increased workforce capability through training and cross-training systems Measurable improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency A culture of accountability where expectations are clear and consistently met

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to build systems, not just operate within them
Experience implementing standard work, training systems, or process improvements
Strong problem-solving skills (Lean, root cause analysis, etc.)
Proven ability to lead teams through change and increasing levels of accountability
Comfortable being hands-on in a fast-paced production environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-mix / low-volume or custom production environments strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Establish and implement standard work, visual management, and clear production expectations
Develop structured workflows that improve predictability in a high-variability environment
Partner with engineering to improve product definition, work instructions, and manufacturability
Identify gaps in processes, staffing, or materials and implement sustainable solutions
Introduce and reinforce disciplined daily management systems (tier meetings, metrics, accountability)
Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production, quality, and delivery targets
Ensure adherence to established standards and drive consistency across teams
Monitor performance and take action quickly to address gaps
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production team members
Build team capability through training, cross-training, and skill development systems
Create clarity for the workforce through defined expectations and feedback
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
Uphold Tiara Yachts’ standards of craftsmanship through disciplined execution
Drive root cause problem-solving and corrective actions
Ensure quality is built into the process—not inspected at the end
Champion a proactive safety culture
Ensure compliance with all safety standards and reinforce safe behaviors
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure material readiness and schedule alignment
Balance production priorities in a dynamic, custom-build environment
Track and improve key metrics across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that create lasting impact—not temporary fixes