Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for the people, execution and daily operating results of an assigned production area. The supervisor is expected to spend most of the workday on the floor, understand conditions firsthand and connect team actions to business results.

Work includes standing, bending, climbing and accessing confined areas aboard boats under construction, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

The Production Supervisor works under the direction of the Plant Manager. Changes to engineering designs, build configurations or manufacturing processes must follow established review and approval procedures.

Daily Production and Business Results

Own daily Safety, Productivity, Quality, Responsiveness and Cost results for your production area

Lead daily shop-floor reviews at the point of work—Gemba—to connect performance results with what is happening on the floor

Maintain a practical visual performance board showing targets, actual results, issues, action owners and completion dates

Understand how staffing, material availability, workmanship and production flow affect delivery commitments and cost

Address performance gaps with clear actions and follow through to confirm results

Coordinate with engineering, quality and supply chain personnel to remove barriers; escalate issues requiring additional support or decisions

Production Execution

Lead daily boat assembly and manufacturing activities, assigning work against production schedules and priorities

Supervise mechanical assembly, electrical installation, outfitting and related production work

Make sure materials, tools, approved drawings and work instructions are ready before work begins

Track build progress, labor hours, shortages, scrap and rework

Adjust assignments as conditions change and communicate impacts to downstream work and delivery schedules

Work alongside the team when needed while maintaining oversight of the full production area

Team Leadership and Employee Management

Lead an initial assembly team of approximately three to six employees, with responsibilities growing as production expands

Set clear individual and team expectations for safety, workmanship, productivity and accountability

Manage attendance, work assignments and coverage; review and approve time records and time-off requests within company policy

Provide regular coaching, recognize strong performance and address concerns promptly and fairly

Conduct performance reviews and support employee development, cross-training and advancement

Support hiring, onboarding and corrective action in coordination with the Plant Manager and HR

Resolve conflicts respectfully and build a team where employees contribute ideas, raise concerns and help one another succeed

Bring together each employee's skills and perspective around shared production goals

Quality and Configuration Control

Ensure boats are built to approved drawings, specifications, work instructions and configuration requirements

Confirm required inspections, component traceability and build records are completed throughout assembly

Identify defects early and coordinate containment, root-cause analysis and corrective action

Ensure production changes are approved and documented before implementation

Prepare completed builds for inspection, testing and handover

Use quality findings and team feedback to prevent repeat defects

Safety and Facility Readiness

Lead daily safety discussions and reinforce safe work practices, required protective equipment and proper equipment use

Maintain an organized production floor with clear work areas and controlled material storage

Ensure lifting, material handling, chemical use and other shop activities follow established procedures

Identify equipment maintenance needs and facility issues before they disrupt safe production

Stop unsafe work and ensure hazards are addressed before activities resume

Report incidents and near misses, support investigations and follow corrective actions through completion

Structured Problem-Solving and Improvement

Use structured problem-solving methods to address recurring safety, quality, productivity, delivery and cost issues

Gather reliable data, identify root causes, test improvements and verify that corrective actions work

Apply tools such as 5 Whys, cause-and-effect analysis, Pareto charts and basic statistical analysis as appropriate

Involve employees closest to the work in identifying problems and developing practical solutions

Partner with the Manufacturing Engineer to improve assembly sequences, work instructions, tooling, layout and material flow

Capture lessons from early builds and turn approved improvements into consistent work practices

Help establish a repeatable manufacturing operation that improves as production grows

What We're Looking For

Five or more years of experience in boatbuilding, marine manufacturing or a comparable complex assembly environment

At least two years of experience supervising or leading a production team

Experience owning daily production results across safety, productivity, quality, delivery and cost

Experience managing attendance, approving time records, coaching employees and conducting performance reviews

Demonstrated ability to use structured problem-solving and production data to identify root causes and deliver measurable improvements

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials, assembly instructions and technical specifications

Working knowledge of mechanical assembly, marine systems and electrical installation practices

Experience managing production schedules, staffing, material constraints and quality requirements

A hands-on leader who sets clear expectations, removes obstacles and helps employees succeed

Clear communicator who listens, addresses issues directly and keeps the team and leadership informed

Comfortable establishing processes in a new facility while meeting near-term production needs

Able to use spreadsheets, visual performance boards and production tracking tools

Low ego, high agency, no drama. You want the team to win first.

A builder. You value individual initiative, welcome good ideas from any team member and bring people together around a common goal.

Able to work on-site in Flagler Beach, with occasional travel and additional hours to support production milestones

Technical training, apprenticeship or an associate's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent applied improvement experience a plus

Experience with small craft, high-performance boats or unmanned surface vessels a plus

Familiarity with marine propulsion, steering, fuel, cooling and low-voltage DC electrical systems a plus

Experience with composite structures, marine bonding, sealing and corrosion prevention a plus

Experience opening a facility or transitioning from prototype builds to repeatable production a plus

Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, configuration control and traceability a plus

What We Provide

Competitive base salary, depending on experience and qualifications

Medical, dental and vision insurance, and a 401(k) with company match

Paid time off, public holidays and work-life balance

Educational assistance, tuition reimbursement and professional development

The opportunity to help establish a U.S. boat manufacturing operation and build the team, processes and production capability as the company grows

Important To Know

Kraken Technology Group USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.