Production Manager II

Production Manager II

Are you ready for what's next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes "Next Never Rests," and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality :

As part of the talented Boston Whaler team, you will provide leadership and supervision to a team of supervisors, team leads, support staff and production employees in a manufacturing setting to ensure optimal value stream performance. Apply Lean and continuous improvement methods to achieve goals and implement all activities across departments. Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions through listening, engaging employees, and problem solving. Act as the company conduit for employee communications to keep employees abreast of news and information.

At Brunswick, we have a passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions :

• Identify / prioritize / provide resources to assist the Operations Director to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments.
• Apply Lean tools such as Andon, VSM, Flow Improvements, and Line Balancing to achieve business objectives.
• Provide Operational Management leadership for production operations and mentor / develop supervisors and team leaders.
• Coach and mentor assigned Green and Yellow Belts that drive positive financial impact to the business.
• Identify issues, gather input from peers and employees, and problem solve with recommendations and solutions.
• Drives safety, quality, productivity performance in visual management format to sustain morale and achieve positive results in production area. Works to continuously improve in all areas and provide regular reports to Operations Director.
• Provide business leaders with support, tools, and training to conduct project and performance reviews on an ongoing basis.
• Monitor cost reductions, such as waste, scrap, damage, and rework. Evaluate and monitor production flow to anticipate bottlenecks and disconnects that will affect output.
• Communicate to Supervisors, Team Leads, and team members, information about departmental, facility, and company events, changes, activities, policies, news, and updates.
• Supervise the successful transition of new products and new technology into the production area.

Ensure a positive approach to employee relations for all employees. Maintain effective lines of communication with employees, leads, and peers. Build rapport and influence others in a positive manner.

Administer all policies and procedures as established fairly and consistently.

Lead by example; coach and mentor all assigned employees.

Support safety initiatives; policies and procedures to ensure plant operations are safe and consistent with company and governmental standards and help reduce accidents and injuries.

Other duties as assigned

Accountable for managing people, setting direction, and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews, and hire / fire decisions.

Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization where formal authority is not held.

Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities.

Accountable for business, functional, or operational areas, processes, or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Leads team that Manufactures sufficient quantities of quality products at or below budgeted production costs in order to meet marketplace demand.

Sets up equipment operation feed, speed, and temperature.

Leads team that follows established procedures for operating various conventional and / or CNC (computerized numerical control) manufacturing equipment for tasks such as cutting, punching, forming, drilling, tapping, turning, milling, and stamping to fabricate, form, or shape manufactured parts, tools, or parts assemblies from raw materials.

Leads team that Selects and measures raw materials and parts to specifications to prepare for production processing.

Resolves issues related to the organization's production, machinery, processing, and / or packaging operations.

Responsibilities are within Manufacturing / Operations Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets / experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

The anticipated pay range for this position is $100,900-$160,800 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge / skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretion bonus.

At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate's qualifications and the business context.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick :

Whatever tomorrow brings, we'll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we're proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Boston Whaler :

At Boston Whaler our team members are the key to our success and have helped us earn numerous awards and accolades from all over the world. We offer an environment where values are shared, diversity is embraced, careers are grown, and anyone who has the desire to be successful can achieve their goals. To make the best boats in the world requires the best team members. If you have the highest work standards, values, and integrity, then you should join the unsinkable legend!

For more than 50 years, Boston Whaler has been building superior quality unsinkable runabouts, cruisers, and center console boats. Founded in 1958 and currently headquartered in Edgewater, FL, the company's unique foam-cored construction process contributes not only unsurpassed flotation, but superior ride characteristics and durability. The current product line ranges from 11-42 feet and is distributed around the world by a network of exceptional dealers. For more information about The Unsinkable Legend, please visit www.bostonwhaler.com. Boston Whaler is owned by Brunswick Corporation (NYSE : BC), the largest marine manufacturer in the world.

Next is Now! We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national