Senior Production Manager - Fiberglass Reinforced Parts (FPR) Operations

Are you ready for what’s next?  

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick.  See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview:

To provide leadership and business direction for the manufacturing of an entire area of FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Parts) boat production processes.  This includes Gel Coat, Lamination, Trim & Grind, Finishing and Mold Repair. The Senior Production Manager position will have responsibility for the safety, quality, delivery and cost of all boat models assigned to their area and will be ultimately responsible for all facets of manufacturing.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. 

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for maintaining and understanding Key Performance Indicators through root cause analysis and action planning
• Develop and implement process improvements that will drive critical metrics in the safety, quality, delivery and cost categories
• Select and develop employees in order to achieve our goals and objectives.
• Participate in strategic planning for the responsible portfolio to include new product development
• Improve manufacturing quality results by recommending new process; implementing changes; contributing information and opinions within and across internal staff from other departments
• Provide day to day oversight by reviewing, summarizing and communicating production data and trends
• Maintain leadership training for direct reports to include succession planning for all production managers, supervisor and group leader level positions
• Ensure products are produced with the highest quality and meet engineering specifications.
• Maintain a visual tiered reporting system for communication up and down the chain
• Provide weekly updates for business performance to goals
• Manage and maintain a budget to include capital budgets as well as weekly/monthly operating budgets
• Ensuring best practices of Production Managers and Supervisors are in alignment with SOPs and that SOPs accurately reflect the business requirements
•  Ability to understand and execute all relevant policies and procedures in a consistent, timely and objective manner

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years in leadership position in a production environment
• Green Belt or higher Certification in a Lean Six Sigma related discipline
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively coach, present information, and respond to questions from management, inter-department staff, customers, and suppliers in a proactive and constructive manner
• Must be able to mentor and develop individuals and teams including both first and second level salaried employees.
• Time management skills

• Bachelors degree or higher required
• Green Belt or higher Certification in a Lean Six Sigma related discipline

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge.  As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people.  We offer valuable benefits including a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more.   In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Boston Whaler:

At Boston Whaler our team members are the key to our success and have helped us earn numerous awards and accolades from all over the world. We offer an environment where values are shared, diversity is embraced, careers are grown and anyone who has the desire to be successful can achieve their goals. To make the best boats in the world requires the best team members. If you have the highest work standards,