Assembly Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

Celebrating 95 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique, is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Located in East Orlando, Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water.  Over the years, our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The Ski Nautique 200 has changed waterskiing with 22 world records, the G-Series has won numerous awards for wakeboard boat and wakesurf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wakesurfing, and our Sport Series has given families endless days on the water without compromise. Through our Nautique Cares initiatives we are dedicated to not only making a difference on the water, but to people in need around the world.  Visit our website at www.nautique.com

Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, 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, personnel management, monthly metrics, culture, and company strategic goals.

Key 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

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 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
  • Must be a licensed driver (subject to MVR) and ability to travel occasionally 

Additional Information

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
  • Bonus Incentive Plan

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