Join Our Team: Nautique Boat Company has an outstanding career opportunity available at our boat manufacturing facility in East Orlando, FL. We are celebrating 94 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: Reporting to the Operations Manager, the supervisor will manage about roughly 40 - 50 people in the facility. The supervisor will be responsible for safety, quality, production, production related metrics, administrative tasks and improvements being made in the facility. The supervisor will need to communicate production needs to the employees and focus on employee relationships and development. The supervisor will interact with other production supervisors, managers, quality control and product design and development. This is for an experienced candidate that takes ownership for their responsibilities. This position is for a first shift, usually 5:30am - 4pm, Monday through Thursday, with additional days as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Manage operations in his/her area to ensure the safe and timely completion of production schedules or department work by effectively utilizing people, equipment and material. This includes coordination of team leaders (if applicable), daily schedules, and ensuring that job assignments and work are set up for employees in the department.
• Accountable for quality, operations’ activities, and upholding our company culture.
• Interacts with various levels of employees in the plant as needed including quality control, industrial engineering and product development and design.
• Supervises employee activities. This includes: evaluation and discipline, overall performance management, employee time management, training and development, analyzing and resolving work problems, initiating or implementing plans to motivate workers to achieve goals, and effective communication with associates.
• Maintains safe working conditions in his/her area. Continually works on safety awareness with associates. Enforces safety regulations.
• Continually works on process improvement and department efficiency. This includes recommendations to improve: lean production methods, equipment performance, overall work quality, working conditions, and use of equipment.

• Actively participates with the entire Operations Team to support strategic plans and implement initiatives.

• Ability to set daily/weekly/monthly goals and communicating them effectively to employees.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including ability to spot issues in efficiency/productivity and suggest improvements
• Must actively participate and is engaged in learning and growth opportunities.
• High School Diploma required – a degree or training in a technical, engineering, or relevant field is preferred.
• 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment in a leadership role.
• Experience supervising or managing in a production environment.
• Proven ability to effectively lead and direct the work of others, and delegate as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain a work environment/climate of mutual respect, safety and cleanliness.
• Proven understanding and application of lean manufacturing, 5S, and structured problem solving.
• Good verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and productively to all levels of personnel in the plant.
• Strong coaching and training skills to onboard new employees, including instruction on safety and how to follow work instructions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information. This includes, but is not limited to: performance, illness, investigations and personal information.
• Proven computer skills, including Microsoft Office and data analysis
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in English.
• Basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

• Must be able to work in a hot manufacturing environment.

• Must be able to wear proper safety equipment when necessary. 

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds when necessary.

   

   

   

   

WHY APPLY:

• Opportunity to take your career to the next level
• Work for a company that values people, performance and philanthropy
• Join a team that is passionate about making a difference in the world
• Competitive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Job Stability
• Incentive Bonus Plan
• Access to our onsite workout facility

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.