Team Leader (Upholstery)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Team Leader (Upholstery)

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Classification: Exempt

Reports To:  Plant Manager 

Pay Range: $75k - $90k 

Location : Orlando, Florida 

Why Regal? 

For over five decades, Regal Boats has been a beacon of excellence in the boating industry. As a family-owned and operated company since 1969, we take immense pride in our tradition of craftsmanship and quality. With a dedicated team of 600+ skilled members, we have continued to innovate and build stunning 20–50-foot boats that embody the essence of luxury and performance.

What sets Regal Boats apart is our status as a privately owned company, allowing us to stay true to our values and focus on our team members. We believe in the power of nurturing our team, fostering a culture of growth, and offering advancement opportunities. At Regal Boats, your passion for boating and dedication will be rewarded with a fulfilling and dynamic career journey.

Our Purpose: Honor God & Enrich Lives.

Our Mission: With God’s help we will develop an exceptional team dedicated to enriching lives and providing an awesome boating experience. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary Regal Boats is seeking a bilingual and motivated self-starter to join our team as an Upholstery Team Leader. UPH Team Leaders are responsible for overseeing upholstery-related manufacturing processes and the efficient utilization of manpower to obtain maximum efficiency.

Key Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensures manufacturing operations are in accordance with Regal's Quality Standards
• Actively coaches and oversees Lead(s) and hourly Team Members (35-40 team members). 
• Trains and motivates Team Members to achieve the highest levels of productivity and quality.
• Communicates daily schedule with production team members.
• Tracks team member time and attendance according to Regal's Attendance & PTO Policy.
• Troubleshoots issues on the production line related to the boat manufacturing process.
• Works with other departments to ensure parts are completed according to schedule. 
• Produce manufacturing defect list, write Corrective Action Requests, answer technical questions and order appropriate materials. 
• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable state and federal laws. 
• Interviewing team members, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and counseling team members, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensures manufacturing operations are in accordance with Regal's Safety Standards, including:
  • Ensure that workplaces are safe and employees follow proper safety procedures
  • Be proactive in preventing safety-related incidents
  • Create awareness of safe behavior and teach required skills for working safely
  • Ensure employees have the proper tools and equipment, including PPE, to work safely and prevent accidents

Required Qualifications

• Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Must be able to confirm timecards and effectively utilize our timekeeping system.  
• Must be able to manage labor hours to meet production rates effectively.  
• Must be able to conduct employee conversations to communicate expectations, performance, & disciplinary actions. 
• Must be able to Lead daily meetings with large teams to effectively detail recent progress, current state, and future strategy.
• Must follow all safety standards and procedures.
• Must have the ability to understand and adhere to all quality standards.
• Must be able to work well with Diverse teams.
• Must be able to Coordinate production responsibilities to maximize productivity and deliver products on time. 
• Must display a dependable demeanor. Can be counted on to be here daily and get things done on time. 
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs & Sheets, and Outlook/Gmail.
• Adheres to Regal’s Mission, Value, and Purpose.
• Conversational English.
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Demonstrate a record of dependability and reliability with prior work experience. 
• Have the ability to learn and understand our Manufacturing processes. 
• Can maneuver resources throughout the day as attendance or other problems arise. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with upholstery disciplines or related field of manufacturing.
• Experience in a previous Leadership position.
• Have the ability to interact and communicate with department areas outside your area of responsibility. 
• Have the ability to recognize employees’ strengths & weaknesses to put them in a position to win. 
• Previous experience with Training and onboarding of new team members.
• A two or Four-year college degree.

Work Environment Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature, reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit at times.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend at the waist and knees and to stand for extended periods. The employee is frequently required to climb into and out of the boats using stairs. The employee must frequently be able to lift 50 pounds, work 10-hour days with most of the time being on their feet, and work overtime, whether planned or unplanned. 

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement  Regal Marine Industries, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Regal Marine Industries, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

Regal Marine Industries, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Regal Marine Industries, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

This job offer is contingent upon passing a mandatory pre-employment drug test and receiving background results that comply with current company policy.