Group Leader-Lamination

Group Leader-Lamination

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent required. College level coursework in supervision/management preferred.
• Must have minimum of 1-year recent boat manufacturing experience
• Must be able to read blueprints and understand production schedule
• Must have basic reading comprehension and writing skills, be able to work from verbal and written instructions, be capable of working with computer terminals and be able to complete routine paperwork.
• Internal candidates must qualify or be a member of the Boston Whaler Mentor Class

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper safety and operating procedures are being followed and quality standards maintained. Assists with training employees on Safety, Quality, and Performance procedures.
• Leads initiatives that support department Safety & Performance goals, including but not limited to performing safety and quality audits, implementing corrective actions in relation to these critical metrics, and understanding the root cause of issues while escalating to supervisor as necessary.
• Plans and assigns work to team members daily, based on absenteeism, training, employee skill level, etc. Assists with interviewing and staffing of department.
• Maintains production schedule and ensures team completes assignments in a timely manner. Will develop make-up plans and communicate overtime needs with impacted team members if schedule is not maintained.
• Ensures team members have the necessary tools and equipment to perform their jobs and responsibilities. Removes obstacles to achieving daily goals.
• Verifies production orders and ensuring products are built to specifications ordered, while making necessary BOM adjustments and mitigating material variance.
• Partners with supervisor to ensure documentation for boat production is completed properly.
• Collaborates with Engineers on new product introduction and resolves issues on existing product.
• Drives Lean initiatives, including 5S, problem solving, A3 completion, etc.
• Drives Gemba participation with team, populates Gemba communication boards in partnership with supervisor, and conducts Gemba presentations
• Counsels team members on job performance. Partners with supervisor to develop performance reviews and recommends promotions or disciplinary action when necessary.
• Fill in as assigned in Supervisor’s absence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience planning, organizing, and supervising work of others preferred
• Experience with problem solving in a manufacturing environment preferred
• PC based software experience preferred
• Proactive team player who is a self-starter with constant attention to improvement.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to unexpected challenges.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and quality.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with other team members.
• Physical dexterity and the ability to perform tasks that may involve bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
• Proficient in MS office (Outlook, Excel, Word) Delete
• Familiarity with Materials Resources Planning (MRP) software and systems
• Marine experience preferred but not required
• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods