Production Manager

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications. 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. We are a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Production Manager. This position reports to Operations Manager and will work in Stuart. About the position As a Production Manager in the Stuart team, you will be involved in capacity planning to ensure labor scheduling meets production demands. This position will use the Dometic Production Systems, engage the team, and ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. This position drives a collaborative culture, delivers zero‑incident safety, maintains top product quality, and achieves on‑time delivery. Your main responsibilities Planning & scheduling daily production Full responsibility for KPI accuracy (efficiency, quality, throughput, utilization) Ability to extract, verify, cross-check, and present data Must maintain integrity of KPI reporting tools Must detect and correct data inconsistencies, data logic test Capacity planning to ensure labor scheduling meets production demands Provide accurate information for plant production and scheduling through timely reporting and recordkeeping Coordinate with cross-functional business teams to develop the best economic strategy for production planning to support customer demand Ensure rapid communication in response to changes in the production schedule to all departments with a strong sense of urgency Set priorities, allocate work to assembly team and supervise to satisfy production schedules and ensure plant efficiency targets are maintained at the highest possible level while meeting or exceeding quality requirements, be flexible to meet customer demands Continuously monitor and control the quality of products and manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to specifications Address quality issues in production and conduct root cause analysis Work inter-departmentally to drive continuous process improvement and implement new Dometic Production System (DPS) methods Work cross functionally with Engineering and Quality team to resolve questions and problems related to manufacturing processes, design specifications or equipment Lead employees in the more complex phases of their work and complete job training, cross training in lean manufacturing and Kaizen principles to support continuous improvement Support Environmental Health & Safety initiatives to maintain a safe work environment and meet OSHA and legal safety requirements. People Manager - production assemblers including performance, coaching and giving feedback, change management, timecard management What do we offer? You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company. 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 A suitable background would be a sSolid experience within production management and manufacturing – as well as the following qualifications and experiences: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred 5+ years’ experience within a managerial role in a manufacturing/production industry preferred Lean and Continuous Improvement manufacturing experience required Competency in building production schedules Capacity analysis and load leveling experience with accuracy and timeliness for production scheduling Independent production scheduling ability Working knowledge of Lean Production Systems (Just in Time, bottlenecks, takt, waste) Ability to lead/teach process improvements Experience with KPI reporting: ability to build accurate reports, validate data, identify anomalies and resolve errors Fundamental electrical conceptual knowledge, electrical products or electronics Knowledge of marine specific electrical processes, process optimization, quality inspection methods and standards a plus Experience with manufacturing ERP/MRP systems preferred Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics: Strong critical thinking and analytical judgement Effective root cause analysis and problem-solving skills with decision making abilities High attention to detail with accuracy Ownership, accountability, and follow through Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated, energetic, and creative with high ethical standards Sense of urgency and self-motivated; possess the ability to solve complex problem situations and be resourceful, able to take initiative Proven effectiveness in providing strong leadership through appropriate and timely feedback, coaching and mentoring of supervised employees Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of critical programs and operations Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines both independently and within a cross-functional team environment 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. To be inclusive and equitable in our environment, Dometic respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Marine