Lean Operations Leader: Manufacturing Excellence

Lund Boats; Minnesota; On-site; USD 118,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation

401k (up to 4% match)

Health Savings Account (company)

Well-being program

Product discounts

Job summary

Brunswick Boat Group seeks a seasoned operations leader in Minnesota to guide front-line supervisors and production staff toward safety, quality and productivity goals. You will drive Lean initiatives, mentor belt-certified teams, and partner with leadership to execute annual plans and budgets.

The role emphasizes developing people, reducing waste, and implementing new products and technologies on the shop floor while maintaining strong cross-functional partnerships across Engineering, Finance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of operational experience across Manufacturing, Quality, and/or Engineering with cross-functional leadership.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred; Green Belt with demonstrated experience required at minimum.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Lean tools, techniques, and operational management principles.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop front-line supervisors, team leads, and production employees.
• Partner with the Operations Director to deliver annual operating plan goals and budget commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools and methodologies, including Andon, Value Stream Mapping, flow improvement, and line balancing.
• Coach and mentor Green and Yellow Belts as they lead projects that deliver measurable business impact.
• Identify operational challenges, engage employees and cross-functional partners, and develop solutions that improve performance.
• Champion safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement through strong visual management and consistent leadership.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, scrap, damage, and rework while improving production flow and eliminating bottlenecks.
• Support leaders with tools, training, and resources for project and performance reviews.
• Lead successful introduction of new products and technologies into the production environment.
• Keep employees connected and informed through clear communication around department, facility, and company updates.
• Build strong partnerships across Engineering, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and other functions to achieve shared business goals.
• Foster positive employee relations by building trust and applying policies fairly and consistently.
• Lead by example and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Brunswick Boat Group seeks a seasoned operations leader in Minnesota to guide front-line supervisors and production staff toward safety, quality and productivity goals. You will drive Lean initiatives, mentor belt-certified teams, and partner with leadership to execute annual plans and budgets.

The role emphasizes developing people, reducing waste, and implementing new products and technologies on the shop floor while maintaining strong cross-functional partnerships across Engineering, Finance,