Supervisor, Production

Arc Boat Company•Torrance, CA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry by rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs. We have proven technology, building momentum, and an enormous opportunity. We are scaling production of our flagship model and extending our platform to commercial applications. As Arc’s Supervisor, Production, you will own one of Arc's most technically demanding production organizations, responsible for manufacturing our high-voltage battery systems and powertrain subassemblies. You will thrive here if you move fast, take ownership, and care about the details. This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a fast paced manufacturing or production environment
Prior experience in leading a team or a project
Willingness to get hands on with build projects as needed
Ability to be flexible and get creative to keep complex projects moving forward
This is an active role that will require consistent physical activity, including the ability to lift, push and pull up to 50lbs, and standing for a majority of the shift

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience in a supervisory role in manufacturing
Previous experience leading production technicians or manufacturing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
Experience partnering cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, and supply chain to solve technical production challenges.
Demonstrated ability to lead structured problem solving using data and root cause analysis to improve safety, quality, and manufacturing performance.
Comfortable interpreting engineering documentation including drawings, work instructions, BOMs, and manufacturing process documentation.
Clear written and verbal communication
Comfortable pushing an intense but sustainable pace
Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy

Responsibilities

Owning the safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance of the Battery, Electrical Systems, and Mechanical subs manufacturing area, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining exceptional workmanship standards.
Leading, coaching, and developing a team of production technicians responsible for battery pack assembly, high-voltage systems, harnessing, motors, and electromechanical subassemblies.
Executing the daily production plan by balancing labor, removing constraints, and ensuring material, tooling, and engineering support are in place to meet schedule.
Partnering closely with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Production leadership to rapidly resolve technical issues and enable production at scale.
Driving structured root cause analysis for electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing issues, implementing robust corrective actions that improve first-pass yield and long-term reliability.
Continuously improving assembly processes, tooling, ergonomics, workstation layouts, and standard work to improve safety, quality, throughput, and labor efficiency.
Leading implementation of engineering changes, process updates, and new product introductions while minimizing disruption to production.
Monitoring key manufacturing metrics—including safety, first-pass yield, defects, labor efficiency, throughput, and schedule attainment—to identify improvement opportunities and drive operational excellence.
Maintaining rigorous standards for high-voltage safety, workmanship, ESD controls, tooling readiness, inventory accuracy, and overall manufacturing discipline.
Developing future team leads while helping build a scalable manufacturing organization capable of supporting production growth and efficiency.
Fostering a culture of ownership, excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement through daily coaching and hands-on leadership on the production floor.

Benefits

Highly competitive equity grants
Semi-annual bonuses tied to impact
99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
14 weeks fully paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Highly competitive PTO with an opportunity to earn more time with tenure
Life and disability insurance for all employees
Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
$500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you choose
$500 annual reimbursement for professional development
Monthly AI stipend
Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe
Training and access to take Arcboats out with friends and family
Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
Relocation assistance — Available depending on role eligibility.