We are looking for Pontoon Boat Production Managers / Foreman to oversee elements of production, drive continuous improvement and optimize all processes. This job is located in Americus, GA. We will offer relocation expenses to the right candidate.

WHO WE ARE:

We are a 50+ year old manufacturer of fiberglass and aluminum runabout, fishing, deck and performance boats, located in Southwest GA. We pride ourselves in efficient production techniques and the manufacture of the best value products in the marine industry. We have built a substantial international and domestic dealer network.*

GENERAL DUTIES:

The Production Manager will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed the expectations of our customers and our ownership group
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
• Share a trusting relationship with work group and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
• Commit to plant safety procedures
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
• Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements
• Influence and learn from below
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts
• Proven work experience as a boat plant production manager and familiarity with the fiberglass lamination process and or aluminum boat assembly
• Proven managerial experience
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
• Computer literacy
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• BS degree in a related field, such as Business Management or Process Engineering

Oversee the staff responsible for the following operations:

• Work with aluminum hull material to build pontoon boats and places layers of mat and cloth
• Mix catalyst into resin and saturates cloth and mat with mixture, using brush.
• Work saturated mat and cloth into shape of mold with hands and squeegee, to remove air bubbles and smooth surfaces.
• Bond wood reinforcing strips to deck and cabin structures.
• May specialize in molding part of boat and be designated Deck Molder; Hull Molder.
• May install stringers and flooring in hull.
• May inspect, clean, and assemble molds prior to start of work.
• May apply wax to surface of mold to facilitate assembly and removal of laminated parts
• Check all dies, templates, and cutout patterns to be used in the manufacturing process to ensure that they conform to dimensional data, photographs, blue prints, samples, and/or customer specifications.
• Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects by measuring with rulers or micrometers, by checking them visually, or by tapping them to detect bubbles or dead spots.