MBG Production Manager

MAVERICK BOAT GROUP INC•Lakewood Park, FL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager ensures manufacturing processes run reliably and efficiently, assesses project and resource requirements, and supervises direct reports. This role leads teams in achieving safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals while planning and coordinating work activities to support production success. The position is based at MBG FL in Fort Pierce, Florida. The manager oversees production operations, schedules, staffing, product movement, equipment maintenance, quality standards, safety, and department performance. The role works with engineering, quality, vendors, and management to support continuous improvement, product specifications, budgeting, and delivery. It also develops Group and Team Leaders, trains employees, monitors performance, and promotes communication, collaboration, and accountability. The position requires knowledge of fiberglass lamination and boat building through education, relevant experience, or a combination of both. The work involves a manufacturing environment that may include heat or cold, dust or dampness, heights, chemicals, noise, and resin. Required PPE includes safety glasses, a respirator, cut gloves, a dust mask, safety goggles, and a hard hat.

Requirements

Management and/or supervisory skills with teams of 10 or greater.
Ability to read and interpret business documents and data.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of general business computer software and aptitude to learn new software applications.
Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or seven years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven knowledge of fiberglass lamination and boat building.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, email, procedures, and performance documents.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and other employees.
Ability to conduct meetings in person and with technology assistance.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the essential functions, with reasonable accommodation where applicable, including the physical demands described in the posting.
Required PPE includes safety glasses, a respirator, cut gloves, a dust mask, safety goggles, and a hard hat.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of lean manufacturing is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise day-to-day operations and organize production schedules.
Coordinate product movement and scheduling, and ensure staff can meet production timing and quality goals.
Lead, focus, direct, and coordinate Group Leaders, Team Leaders, and production employees.
Initiate, coordinate, and enforce program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the quality department and other managers to determine quality-control standards.
Work with engineering to support LSS continuous-improvement projects and ensure products are laminated to required specifications.
Own and monitor safety, quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
Estimate, negotiate, and agree on budgets and timescales with vendors and management.
Advance lean manufacturing and maintain single-piece flow throughout departments.
Maintain health, safety, hygiene, housekeeping, and security standards in the work environment.
Ensure hazardous materials are handled safely and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Manage waste disposal and minimize excess resin and material usage.
Lead the department's safety culture, incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Maintain safe working conditions and department housekeeping, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Organize repairs and routine maintenance of production equipment.
Interview and staff departments, train new employees, and support production and quality goals.
Monitor staff performance and progress, and hold individuals accountable for results and customer satisfaction.
Develop Group and Team Leaders and promote communication and collaboration.
Seek ways to improve quality, efficiency, and safety, and assess internal and external activities that may affect the department or business.
Maintain thorough knowledge of Maverick-brand products and stay informed about industry techniques and methods.
Make fact- and data-based decisions in the best interests of Maverick and perform other duties as required.