Production Supervisor- Patch & Polish

Nautique Boat Company Inc•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Nautique Boat Company, a subsidiary of Correct Craft, builds ski and wake boats and emphasizes innovation, craftsmanship, quality, and community involvement. The Production Supervisor reports to the department manager and manages assigned department staff, with responsibility for safety, quality, production, production-related metrics, administrative tasks, and continuous improvement. The supervisor communicates production needs, supports employee relationships and development, and coordinates with other production supervisors, managers, quality control, and product design and development. The role oversees department operations to complete production schedules safely and on time, maintains quality and delivery expectations, manages employee performance and training, and ensures compliance with safety requirements. It also involves reviewing work and schedules, resolving production problems, improving processes and efficiency, and coordinating department activities in support of the broader Operations Team’s plans and initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work closely with all members of the organization.
Strong facilitation skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and direct others’ work and delegate as needed.
Ability to work as a team member toward company objectives.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information, including performance, illness, investigations, and personal information.
Excellent organization and project management skills.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage competing tasks and demands and handle frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Ability to use sound judgment and initiative to set priorities, meet deadlines, and make decisions within the functional area with minimal direct supervision.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere and interact positively with customers, coworkers, and management.
Ability to handle emergency situations calmly.
Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record, subject to motor vehicle record review.
Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can occasionally exceed the outside air temperature.
Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, stand for extended periods, and lift 25 pounds when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the marine industry.
Experience developing composite parts.

Responsibilities

Manage operations in the assigned area to safely and timely complete production schedules or department work, using people, equipment, and materials effectively.
Coordinate Team Leaders when applicable, time and production records, job assignments, and employee work setup.
Maintain the team’s overall product or department-work quality and on-time delivery schedules.
Interact as needed with plant personnel, including quality control, industrial engineering, product development, and design.
Supervise employee activities, including evaluation, discipline, performance management, training and development, resolving work problems, motivating employees, and communicating with associates.
Maintain safe working conditions, promote employee safety awareness, and enforce safety regulations.
Inspect production or department work for conformance to specifications and direct adjustments as needed.
Review work schedules and estimate employee hours needed to complete work; establish or adjust procedures to meet schedules and goals.
Continuously improve processes and department efficiency, including recommending improvements to production methods, equipment performance, work quality, working conditions, and equipment use.
Coordinate activities with other supervisors or managers as needed.
Participate with the Operations Team to support strategic plans and implement initiatives.
Comply with OSHA and all safety procedures.