Production Supervisor

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

Dometic Marine’s facility in Sparta, TN produces roto-molded fuel and ballast tanks and other roto-molded products for industrial applications. The site also manufactures select marine furniture, aluminum tanks, blow-molded portable tanks, and sanitation systems.


We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Production Supervisor . This position reports to the Production Manager and will work in Sparta, TN.

About the position

As Production Supervisor of the Sparta team, you will be involved in the direction and management of multiple manufacturing departments / activities,( i.e. – Rotational Molding processes and Steering processes) through subordinate Team Leaders to achieve timely production of quality products at the most economical cost. You must work well under pressure in a fast-paced work environment, schedule and plan production effectively and communicate the schedule / production plan to manufacturing groups as assigned. Must possess the ability to identify problems, assess manufacturing needs, problem solve and implement solutions in an effective and timely manner.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Actively promotes and ensures a safe and clean work environment
• Responsible for all aspects of production in areas assigned
• Responsible for achieving all manufacturing goals and objectives
• Troubleshoots problems and implements solutions in a timely manner
• Establishes training, counsels, motivates and coaches immediate subordinates
• Responsible for maintaining up to date data for department data bases
• Review, revise or adjust manufacturing schedule as needed
• Monitor manufacturing supplies/tools and reorder as needed
• Monitor all equipment in departments and fill out any maintenance requests as needed
• Responsible for manufacturing all products within published quality specifications
• Responsible for plant security on respected shift of operations.
• Responsible for inventory control on material and parts in manufacturing area
• Conduct in-depth accident investigations focusing on root cause analysis
• Administer disciplinary action for immediate subordinates based on company policy and procedures
• Enforce all company policies and procedures
• Report any HR issues to immediate Supervisor as well as the HR department
• Ability to work with basic computer programs – Word, Excel, MAPICS
• Approve immediate subordinates UKG (including maintaining schedules), vacation requests, excused absences, etc.
• Work closely with HR to maintain staffing levels and accurate tracking of labor placement
• Must create and maintain an atmosphere that focuses on safety, quality, and production effectiveness.
• Track and communicate production and quality issues
• Ensure proper training of new or relocated employees to maintain acceptable product quality
• Any other duties as assigned

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

A suitable background would be a solid experience within manufacturing and production supervision as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• A strong background in production/manufacturing with 5 to 7 years experience
• Preferred 4 year degree plus additional specialized training with a plastics/engineering background or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of machine mechanics and processes, process optimization, quality, inspection methods and standards
• The flow of work and duties performed require above average mental and visual attention
• The ability to operate a personal computer, various software programs, and other office equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Professional demeanor whether in person, via email, or on the telephone
• Team player comfortable in working up, down and across an organization
• Innovative thinker with both successes and defendable failures in product/technology development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team
• Able and willing to contribute to multifunctional teams as the expert in sanitation solutions

• Strong proficiency with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint; and, the ability to learn other applications quickly.

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application. Selection is being made on a running basis. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Taylor Webb, Human Resources Business Partner, at View email address on click.appcast.io

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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