Operations Manager

The Hinckley Company • Topsham, ME

12d

About The Position

Since 1928, Hinckley Yachts has continued to push boundaries of what’s possible on the water. Our heritage is built on bold ideas, uncompromising craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence—principles that guide every yacht we design and every customer experience we deliver. Joining our team means stepping into an environment where precision, curiosity, and initiative are celebrated. Here, your work doesn't just support a legacy—it helps shape the future of yachting.

Job Summary
Our team is seeking an Operation Manager to oversee and coordinate the production operation. This person leads efforts to continuously improve efficiency, increase productivity, control costs, and is responsible for leading and developing a high morale workplace with the highest ethical and product quality standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 7-10 years of direct supervision & management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related trade school desirable.
• Ability to travel periodically.
• Marine experience preferred. Carpentry experience is required.
• Expertise in analyzing, processing and presenting data for problem solving and management review.

Nice To Haves

• Marine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operational: Works with the General Manager and other support personnel to manage scheduling, production, and quality control of work being done. Utilizes problem solving techniques, teamwork building strategies, process control, and continuous process improvement tools to meet or exceed the facility's key operating statistics.
• Managerial: Coaches and provides technical expertise to resolve production issues and creates and ensures corrective actions are implemented. Identifies training and coaching needs, conducts performance evaluations, and sets departmental goals and expectations. Able to problem-solve and apply corrective action as required to assist employees in the performance of their duties.
• Financial: Ensure proper charging for both labor and materials. Accountable for meeting production schedules within budget forecasts and adjusting priorities as necessary to meet schedules and forecasts. Direct Cost Reduction Initiatives - Leads and supports efforts to reduce direct labor and material costs by simplifying production processes, selecting alternative materials, redesigning components and/or systems, etc.
• Safety: Responsible for the adherence to company safety rules and regulations, along with all other policies and procedures, by his or her workers, and to direct workers to the proper methods of performing work in a safe and responsible manner. Responsible for the enforcement of all such company rules, policies, and procedures. Performs other incidental tasks such as recording time worked by employees on each individual job, reporting man-hours worked to payroll, requisitioning materials and supplies, operating overhead cranes and other lifting equipment, repair and maintenance of equipment, and operating company vehicles.
• Other: Other duties as Assigned

Benefits

• Hinckley offers competitive pay, health, dental, and vision coverage, a full benefits package, paid time off, and the unique benefit of working in a stunning waterfront location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees