Lean Production Leader – Marine Manufacturing

Sea Ray Boats; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunswick Boat Group is seeking an Operations Leader to guide a team of supervisors and production staff in a boat manufacturing setting. You will apply Lean methods to optimize value streams, mentor belt levels, and drive safety, quality, and productivity through continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with PDE, Sales, and Product Development to launch new models and ensure effective training, standard work, and process alignment across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years in manufacturing/quality/engineering with cross-functional leadership.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Green Belt acceptable with demonstrated history).
• Proficiency with Lean tools and ability to drive operational results.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to supervisors, team leads, and production staff to meet operating plans and budgets.
• Apply Lean tools (Andon, VSM, flow improvements, line balancing) to achieve objectives.
• Mentor Green/Yellow Belts and drive improvements with financial impact.
• Lead safety, quality, and productivity via visual management and regular reporting.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Reading drawings

Communication

Continuous improvement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Engineering/Manufacturing/Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Simulation software

Job description

Brunswick Boat Group is seeking an Operations Leader to guide a team of supervisors and production staff in a boat manufacturing setting. You will apply Lean methods to optimize value streams, mentor belt levels, and drive safety, quality, and productivity through continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with PDE, Sales, and Product Development to launch new models and ensure effective training, standard work, and process alignment across departments.