Correct Craft Assembly Manager

Company Description

Join Our Team: Nautique Boat Company has an outstanding career opportunity available at our boat manufacturing facility in East Orlando, FL. We are celebrating 93 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique Boat Company is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. Through our Nautique Cares initiatives we’re dedicated to not only making a difference on the water, but to people in need around the world. To learn more visit www.nautique.com.

Job Description

The Assembly Manager is responsible for the daily operations and output of the department. Daily responsibility is focused on but not limited to safety, quality, production, leadership development, management of personnel, monthly metrics, culture, and company strategic goals.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Assembly Manager plans and supervises manufacturing activities pertaining to the assembly of components from internal and external vendors to meet the quality standards and daily attainment of completed units for Sales.

Responsibilities:

· Supervising overall assembly of Nautique Boats which includes daily production, safety, product quality, and employee related issues.

· Optimizing employee production and material efficiency through continuous improvement.

· Assisting with recruitment, training, employee development.

· Maintaining high quality standards through on-the-floor interaction with employees to ensure quality and accuracy in each step of the production process.

· Working closely with internal groups and departments including shipping, sales, engineering, quality, operations, and customer service to troubleshoot problem areas and confirm production needs are met.

· Managing department supervisors/leads/employees and addressing performance issues as necessary.

· Providing daily direction, coaching, and leadership to crew supervisors/leads to ensure department alignment with operational strategies and culture.

· Reviewing and compiling monthly reporting activities as required.

· Maintaining and promoting a safe work environment by ensuring employees are following safety protocols consistent with company policies and procedures.

· Auditing and approving hours in the time keeping system.

· Playing a key role in implementation of new processes, equipment, and products.

· Leading the advancement and implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives in the department.

Preferred Qualifications:

Four (4) year post-secondary education or courses with an operations management, engineering, or manufacturing focus
Minimum of 3-7 years’ supervisory or management experience in a medium to face paced manufacturing/operations environment
Must have knowledge of raw materials, production processes, QC, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of products
Strong lean manufacturing experience especially in continuous improvement, elimination of waste, 5S, Kaizen events, and visual management
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Able to control operation of equipment and conduct inspections of products and processes to evaluate quality
Able to plan, direct and delegate work to others, assess performance and make improvements or take corrective action
Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work with minimum direction and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships with both internal and external customers
Must possess good organizational and communication skills
Must have a team oriented mindset and be able to communicate in front of groups of employees and peers
Strong computer skills in order to analyze, organize and present data and information using Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint)
Fluent in the English language with strong written and verbal communication skills.
A self-starter who takes a proactive approach and has good decision making skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel occasionally.

**This is a safety sensitive position**

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, normal office environment or factory environment that is not climate controlled. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The factory in certain areas maintains a high fiberglass and dust environment.

Personal Protective Equipment might be required in certain areas of the factory including but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, hearing protection, gloves and protective garments.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions must report to work fit for duty and must remain fit for duty throughout their work day. To be fit for duty, the employee must not be impaired by alcohol, illicit drugs, or medication.

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