Front Line Leader - Boat & Tote (Temporary & Year-Round Opportunities)

L.L.Bean, Inc.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

L.L.Bean, Inc. is seeking a Temporary Front Line Leader for their Brunswick Manufacturing Facility in Maine.

You will lead a hands-on manufacturing team across all shifts, champion safety, quality, and operational excellence, and guide team members toward achieving production goals with a focus on craftsmanship and customer experience. This role emphasizes developing people, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a manufacturing team.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Balance staffing and workflow to meet changing demands.
• Identify talent and develop skills across the operation.
• Build partnerships across teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Safety leadership

Operations

Job description

At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.

At L.L.Bean , we're united by a passion for creating exceptional products that inspire people to discover and enjoy the outdoors. We are currently seeking Temporary Front Line Leaders - Boat & Tote to support our manufacturing operations across all shifts at our Brunswick Manufacturing Facility in Brunswick, Maine .

Shift Opportunities:

• 1st Shift (Temporary): Monday-Friday, 5:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | 6-9 month assignment
• 2nd Shift (Temporary): Monday-Friday, 2:30 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. | 6-9 month assignment
• 3rd Shift (Year-Round): Sunday, 9:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.; Monday-Thursday, 11:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m., with occasional Friday hours from 11:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.

More than a manufacturing leadership role, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on one of L.L.Bean's most iconic product lines. You'll lead and develop a talented team, champion safety, quality, and operational excellence, and help ensure the craftsmanship, innovation, and customer experience that have defined the L.L.Bean brand for generations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy motivating teams to achieve exceptional results, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Purpose

As a Temporary Front Line Leader, you will provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support for a manufacturing team responsible for producing high-quality products that reflect L.L.Bean's commitment to craftsmanship and excellence. You'll lead through communication, employee engagement, performance management, workforce planning, safety leadership, and operational execution while helping your team achieve production and quality goals.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems, improving processes, and creating a positive, high-performing work environment.

What You'll Do

Lead & Develop Your Team

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and highly engaged work environment.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, recognition, and performance feedback.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and employee development activities.
• Communicate business goals, priorities, and company updates with transparency and clarity.
• Identify talent and help employees grow their skills and careers.
• Address employee concerns while building trust and teamwork across the operation.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Lead daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Balance staffing and workflow to meet changing business demands.
• Monitor team performance and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Partner with other leaders and departments to ensure smooth operations and resolve challenges.
• Support budget objectives while protecting company assets and resources.

Champion Safety & Quality

• Create and maintain a culture where safety comes first.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Proactively identify and resolve workplace hazards.
• Support injury management and safe work practices.
• Reinforce quality standards and accountability throughout the team.

Represent the L.L.Bean Brand

• Serve as a positive ambassador for L.L.Bean's values and culture.
• Build productive partnerships across teams, facilities, vendors, and business partners.
• Help ensure every product leaving the facility reflects the quality our customers expect.

Why Join L.L.Bean Manufacturing?

When you join our manufacturing team, you become part of a proud tradition of craftsmanship, innovation, and teamwork. You'll lead a dedicated group of employees who take pride in creating products that customers treasure for years to come while helping shape the future of one of Maine's most recognized and respected brands. you'll have the opportunity to lead one of the teams responsible for producing one of L.L.Bean's most iconic and recognizable products. This is more than a manufacturing leadership role. You'll inspire and develop a talented team, drive operational excellence, champion safety and quality, and play a key role in delivering the craftsmanship and customer experience that L.L.Bean is known for around the world.

L.L.Bean uses a market-based compensation approach. The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $65,700-82,200.. Individual compensation may vary based on factors such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, education, geographic location, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.