Operations Manager

Operations ManagerAt Premier Marine, we believe that people come first, and as a valued Production Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in our family-owned business. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Attitude, and Collaboration, you'll join a dedicated team where your contributions matter. Here, you'll work on building the world's best pontoons in a supportive environment that focuses on your personal and professional development. We're committed to ensuring you thrive, so together, we can leave a wake that changes lives on and off the water.Premier Marine is an entrepreneur owned company with a mission to become the best premium pontoon brand in the world. Over the past 2+ years, we have invested significantly in people, product and operational capabilities and are committed to continued growth. We are actively seeking an Operations Manager with a proven track record in boat building, someone who is not only skilled leadership and management but also hungry to help drive growth for both our company and their own professional journey. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated skills to lead and develop a team, build process and foster continuous improvement. We are looking for an experienced, passionate and collaborative leader who has the expertise and the drive to lead this charge within Premier Marine.Essential Job FunctionsLeadership and Team ManagementLead, motivate and manage the team effectivelyManage teams performing activities in multiple disciplinesCoach and develop employees for improved performanceStrategic Planning and Decision MakingMake well informed, data driven decisions under pressureDevelop strategies and complete through the team to accomplish key objectivesIdentify and solve complex problemsProduction Oversight and Continuous ImprovementManage day to day activities to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost goals are metDrive efforts to continuously improve the production performance and reduce labor hours per boat, improve first-pass yieldCommunication and CollaborationProvide clear communications to maintain transparency and alignment across the organizationCollaborate with key business partners to ensure company goals are metQuality AssuranceEnsure all products are built to meet or exceed quality standardsImplement quality control procedures including audits, procedures, inspections, and testsRequirementsRequired Skills/Abilities:Ability to work within and advance the Premier Marine Core Values:Integrity: Navigating with a moral compass, doing the right thing every time.Excellence: Relentless pursuit of exceptionalism, laser focus on continuous improvement.Attitude: Contagious optimism that fuels a powerful can-do culture.Collaboration: Leveraging collective innovation to achieve world-class results.Proven leader in a boat manufacturing facilityStrategic thinker with hands on experienceEntrepreneurial mindset to adapt, improve and rapidly execute improvement plansData and measurement driven approach to plans and resultsExperience leading a Quality Assurance team, building processes and proceduresStrong bias for action and results – ability to move with speed and purposeEducation Requirements:Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Technical or related field. Equivalent related experience, in lieu of degree, will be considered.Experience leading a teamExperience Required: 7+ years experience in manufacturing leadership rolesPremier Marine offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees' health, well-being, and growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement savings; paid time off; paid holidays; volunteer PTO; and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Additional programs such as a referral bonus, leadership development opportunities, and participation in the Employee Boat Club are also available.