Lean Production Leader — Optimize Manufacturing Operations

Malibu Boats; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Boats in Lenoir City, TN, is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Production department and ensure reliable, efficient manufacturing operations. You will supervise direct reports, enforce safety standards, manage schedules and budgets, and drive continuous improvement using lean practices.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, experience interpreting business documents, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 7 years of experience or similar.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply business documents and data in English.
• Proven supervisory leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for production operations by enforcing policies and procedures.
• Maintain health, safety, hygiene, and security in the work environment.
• Plan and organize production schedules.
• Estimate, negotiate, and agree to budgets and timescales with vendors and management.
• Collaborate with quality department to determine standards and ensure quality.
• Organize repair and routine maintenance of production equipment.
• Monitor staff performance and progress.
• Excel in data-driven decision making and lean process improvements.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Reading business docs

MS Office

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP software

Job description

Malibu Boats in Lenoir City, TN, is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Production department and ensure reliable, efficient manufacturing operations. You will supervise direct reports, enforce safety standards, manage schedules and budgets, and drive continuous improvement using lean practices.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, experience interpreting business documents, and proficiency with MS Office.