Production Supervisor

Description:

Lead Production. Develop Teams. Help Build a Growing Marine Manufacturing Operation.

Boater's World Manufacturing Group is seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Supervisor to lead multiple manufacturing departments at our growing boat manufacturing facility in Chocowinity, North Carolina.

This position will oversee daily production operations across our Wood Shop, Metal Fabrication Shop, CNC Shop, Powder Coat Department, and Upholstery Department , ensuring employees, equipment, materials, and production processes are aligned to meet manufacturing goals.

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for coordinating daily workflow, developing employees and department leads, maintaining production schedules, enforcing safety and quality standards, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

We're looking for a proven manufacturing leader who is comfortable spending time on the production floor, holding teams accountable, solving operational challenges, and building strong working relationships across multiple departments.

This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership position that requires previous supervisory experience and a strong understanding of production processes, equipment, and workflow across multiple manufacturing disciplines.

What You'll Do

Multi-Department Production Leadership

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations across the Wood Shop, Metal Fabrication Shop, CNC Shop, Powder Coat Department, and Upholstery Department.
• Coordinate production activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to established schedules.
• Supervise department leads and production employees, providing clear direction and accountability.
• Monitor daily production progress and adjust priorities, staffing, and resources as needed.
• Ensure departments are properly coordinated to support overall manufacturing requirements.
• Identify production bottlenecks, workflow interruptions, and operational challenges.
• Work directly with department leads to resolve issues and maintain consistent production output.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and finished components meet established specifications and quality expectations.

Team Leadership & Employee Development

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees and department leads.
• Establish clear expectations for productivity, attendance, safety, quality, and performance.
• Provide regular feedback, coaching, and performance guidance.
• Support employee training, cross-training, and skill development.
• Identify opportunities to improve employee productivity and technical capabilities.
• Address employee performance concerns professionally and consistently.
• Help maintain a positive, accountable, and team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Partner with Human Resources and Operations leadership on staffing needs, employee development, and workforce planning.

Production Scheduling & Operational Efficiency

• Coordinate daily production schedules and departmental priorities to meet manufacturing targets.
• Monitor labor utilization, equipment availability, material flow, and production capacity.
• Work with department leads to ensure employees have the materials, tools, and information necessary to complete assigned work.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow and reduce unnecessary delays.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Inventory, Engineering, and other departments to address material shortages or production interruptions.
• Monitor department productivity and recommend adjustments to improve efficiency.
• Support production planning and scheduling activities as manufacturing demands change.
• Help ensure manufacturing deadlines and internal delivery commitments are met.

Quality Control & Manufacturing Standards

• Ensure production employees follow established manufacturing procedures, specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor workmanship and finished component quality across assigned departments.
• Work with Quality and Engineering teams to investigate defects, rework, and recurring production concerns.
• Identify root causes of manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure production teams understand quality expectations and inspection requirements.
• Review blueprints, technical drawings, and manufacturing specifications to verify production requirements.
• Promote consistent manufacturing processes and attention to detail.
• Support initiatives to reduce scrap, material waste, rework, and production errors.

Safety & Workplace Compliance

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all assigned manufacturing departments.
• Ensure employees follow company safety procedures, equipment operating requirements, and established workplace practices.
• Monitor safe operation of CNC equipment, woodworking machinery, metal fabrication equipment, powder coating systems, and upholstery equipment.
• Ensure employees properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Identify unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, and potential workplace hazards.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Environmental, Health & Safety personnel to address equipment and safety issues.
• Support employee safety training and compliance with applicable OSHA requirements.
• Participate in safety inspections, incident investigations, and corrective-action activities as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe production areas.

Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing Performance

• Monitor departmental performance related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, labor efficiency, and equipment utilization.
• Implement continuous-improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, scrap, and unnecessary production costs.
• Work with Engineering and Operations leadership to improve production methods and workflow.
• Support standardized work procedures and consistent manufacturing practices.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and other process improvement initiatives.
• Track recurring production issues and recommend practical long-term solutions.
• Support the development of a high-performance manufacturing culture focused on accountability and operational excellence.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing, Inventory, and Operations leadership.
• Communicate production requirements, staffing concerns, material shortages, and equipment needs.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to schedule equipment repairs and preventive maintenance while minimizing production interruptions.
• Support new product introductions, process changes, and manufacturing improvements.
• Assist with evaluating equipment needs, production capacity, and departmental resource requirements.
• Provide regular updates to manufacturing leadership regarding production performance, challenges, and priorities.
• Support additional operational projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of supervisory or production leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing manufacturing operations involving woodworking, metal fabrication, CNC machining, powder coating, and upholstery.
• Proven ability to supervise multiple production departments, team leads, and manufacturing employees.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, production scheduling, and operational efficiency.
• Experience managing employee performance, productivity, training, and accountability.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, manufacturing specifications, and production documentation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety practices and equipment operating procedures.
• Experience identifying production problems, investigating root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and departmental resources to meet production goals.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing-related computer systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work directly on the production floor and maintain an active presence across assigned departments.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Chocowinity, North Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in marine, boat, RV, transportation, automotive, or other durable-goods manufacturing.
• Experience supervising multiple manufacturing departments or specialized production processes.
• Familiarity with CNC programming, machining operations, woodworking equipment, fabrication processes, powder coating, or industrial upholstery.
• Experience using Epicor or a comparable manufacturing ERP system.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or other continuous-improvement methodologies.
• Experience monitoring manufacturing performance metrics, including safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Experience supporting manufacturing startups, facility expansions, or production ramp-ups.
• Familiarity with production capacity planning, labor utilization, and manufacturing cost control.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a manufacturing leader who understands how to manage people, equipment, materials, and production priorities across multiple departments.

The right candidate should be comfortable walking the production floor, meeting with department leads, reviewing production schedules, addressing equipment or material shortages, and making decisions that keep manufacturing operations moving.

This person should be:

• A hands-on leader who is comfortable working directly with production employees and department leads.
• Experienced in managing multiple manufacturing processes and competing priorities.
• Strong at developing employees, setting expectations, and holding teams accountable.
• Organized and capable of coordinating staffing, schedules, materials, and equipment.
• Proactive about identifying production problems and implementing solutions.
• Focused on safety, product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and meeting production targets.
• Comfortable working in a growing manufacturing environment where processes and operations continue to develop.
• Committed to building a productive, accountable, and team-oriented manufacturing culture.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on supervisory position within an active manufacturing facility.

• Work is performed primarily in production and manufacturing areas.
• Regular walking and standing throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Ability to access woodworking, metal fabrication, CNC, powder coating, and upholstery departments.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and move throughout production areas as needed.
• Exposure to manufacturing noise, dust, machinery, materials, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment and follow all facility safety procedures.
• Ability to work overtime or adjusted schedules when necessary to support manufacturing operations.

Why Join Boater's World Manufacturing Group?

Boater's World Manufacturing Group is building and growing a marine manufacturing operation in Eastern North Carolina, supporting the production of NauticStar boats.

As a Production Supervisor, you'll have the opportunity to lead several important manufacturing departments, develop employees and department leads, and help establish the processes and operational standards that support long-term manufacturing success.

This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on production performance, employee development, product quality, and the continued growth of our manufacturing operation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced manufacturing supervisor who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and managing complex production operations, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today to join Boater's World Manufacturing Group as our next Production Supervisor – Manufacturing Operations in Chocowinity, North Carolina.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boater's World Manufacturing Group is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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