Production Supervisor-Joinery

Burger Boat Company • Manitowoc, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Value Stream Manager, The Production Supervisor leads and directs all aspects of operations within the department. Directly, and through associates trains and develops department production teams. Focuses team on meeting next and final customer teams. Monitors and continuously enhances associate engagement and provides and allocates rewards and recognition. Coordinates the delivery of safety, health and other associate support programs to team members. Counsels, advises, and assists teams in planning and problem solving required to complete missions, goals, and objectives. Owns overall process and execution for department’s SQDC board(s). The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations on the manufacturing floor, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and issuing disciplinary actions when necessary to maintain team accountability and performance

Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially for scheduling, planning, and production reporting.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to lead, coach, and mentor production teams.
• Supervisory experience in a production environment, preferably in the yacht or marine sector, with an understanding of industry standards and safety protocols.
• Demonstrated leadership in applying Lean practices to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Basic familiarity with production layouts or schematics (e.g., AutoCAD or similar tools) is helpful but not required.
• Experience in the marine or manufacturing industry is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, with the ability to train and guide teams in their application.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach production associates within labor and operating expense budget to meet and executed the daily/weekly production schedules for multiple lines.
• Meet the safety, quality, delivery, cost and engagement goals established for the site while coordinating production through the goals to minimize waste.
• Complete and update all necessary production paperwork and record, including timesheets and HR processes.
• Ensure equipment in the area assigned is in working order and that working conditions are always safe.
• Review and analyze production records to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Make recommendations for long-term solutions, including recommendations for replacing equipment, refurbishing equipment, procedural changes, productivity improvement, material change, etc., related to the area of accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement in area of responsibility through teamwork, skills and capability development.
• Staff, train, evaluate and develop associates.
• Manage and facilitate associate and management relationships within the guidelines of the labor contract and company policies. Explains and enforces company policies and rules; maintains discipline, morale and harmonious employee relations; administers disciplinary action for rule violations, misconduct, absenteeism or deficient performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees