Production Supervisor

As part of the talented Lowe Boats Production team, you will supervise production employees and assign work while meeting safety, quality, delivery and cost goals. Recommend and execute improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions through listening, engaging employees and problem solving. Act as the company conduit for employee communications to keep employees abreast of news and information.

Responsibilities

Own the four main metrics (safety, quality, delivery, productivity/people) and implement action plans to close gaps and meet targets; Spend 75% of time on the floor in direct supervision of daily production and 25% on administrative and project tasks; Adhere to and model Brunswick’s Employee Value Proposition and Values; Communicate professionally with employees at all levels; Utilize tools such as MS Office applications, Shop Floor Manager, OBMS etc.; Oversee a line or area within a department including responsibility for front line employees and Leads; Responsible for safety of team and safety compliance; Conduct incident investigation reports in partnership with EH&S; Conduct root cause analysis in partnership with Quality on defects and drive resolution; Lead Continuous Improvement efforts using tools such as Andon, Spaghetti Diagrams, Line Balancing, 5S, DMIAC, Root Cause Analysis; Drive accountability to policies and procedures; Manage performance issues, administer disciplinary actions, and conduct performance evaluations; Resolve conflict within team and across teams and investigate personnel issues with HR; Create action plans from Employee Opinion Survey results; Manage timekeeping and absenteeism; Understand and manage production schedule and communicate changes; Work with leaders in upstream and downstream processes to achieve metrics; Ensure development of team as part of succession and talent planning; Manage cost, expense, and inventory control of material and supplies

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; 4+ years of Manufacturing experience; Prior leadership experience or experience as a mentor; Knowledge of safety practices in a manufacturing environment; Ability to analyze data and understand metrics and systems; Strong communication skills, including written, oral and listening; Experience resolving conflict with others and between others; Ability to work with confidential information and maintain strict confidentiality; Ability and drive to become certified Green Belt; Desire for continuous learning

Nice to have

Associate or Bachelor’s degree; Prior experience in a manufacturing supervisory role; Strong computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office Suite; 2+ years’ experience in an Assembly role; Certified Green Belt (or higher)

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus; Medical; Dental; Vision; Paid vacation; 401k up to 4% match; Health Savings Account with company contribution; Well-being program; Product purchase discounts; Robust Wellness Program