Manufacturing Assistant Manager (Assembly or Lamination)

Regal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Boats, located in Orlando, FL, seeks an Assembly Leads/Fiberglass Leads to support Team Leaders in overseeing manufacturing processes and ensuring efficient use of manpower. You will stay hands-on in production and coach a team to maximize productivity and quality, while following safety standards.

The role requires prior manufacturing experience, strong coordination of labor hours, and the ability to communicate effectively with large teams and leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and working directly in production.
• Ability to support labor hours to meet production rates.
• Ability to conduct employee conversations on performance and expectations.
• Follow verbal and written directions from Team Leader.
• Support daily meetings with large teams to detail progress and strategy.
• Adhere to safety standards and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leads support Regal's mission and positively impact others.
• Ensure team has tools needed to do their job.
• Coach and oversee 10–15 team members.
• Communicate BOM changes with Production Engineer.
• Coordinate daily schedule with production team members.
• Advocate for process improvements within team/production functions.
• Identify development opportunities for team growth.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team coaching

Labor planning

Safety compliance

MS Office / Google Workspace

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Docs & Sheets

Outlook/Gmail

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Assistant Manager (Assembly or Lamination)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Team Leader

Location: Orlando, Florida

Why Regal?

For over five decades, Regal Boats has been a beacon of excellence in the boating industry. As a family-owned and operated company since 1969, we take immense pride in our tradition of craftsmanship and quality. With a dedicated team of 600+ skilled members, we have continued to innovate and build stunning 20-50 foot boats that embody the essence of luxury and performance.

What sets Regal Boats apart is our status as a privately owned company, allowing us to stay true to our values and focus on our team members. We believe in the power of nurturing our team, fostering a culture of growth, and offering advancement opportunities. At Regal Boats, your passion for boating and dedication will be rewarded with a fulfilling and dynamic career journey.

Our Purpose: Honor God & Enrich Lives.

Our Mission: With God’s help, we will develop an exceptional team dedicated to enriching lives and providing an awesome boating experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary Regal Boats is seeking motivated self-starters to join our team as Assembly Leads and Fiberglass Leads. Leads are responsible for supporting Team Leaders in overseeing manufacturing processes and efficiently utilizing manpower to achieve maximum efficiency, while also remaining hands‑on in the production process.

Key ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Leads within the mission of Regal and positively impacts others.
2. Ensure that the team has the tools needed to do their job well.
3. Actively coaches and oversees 10-15 team members.
4. Identify problems & communicate with the Production Engineer on Bill of Materials (BOM) changes.
5. Communicate with your Team Leader about team updates, as well as communicating the daily schedule with production team members
6. Advocate for process change improvements within team functions and/or production functions.
7. Identify development opportunities for your team to grow & communicate them to your leader.
8. Report safety issues to the Team Leader and/or the Safety Manager.
9. Trains and motivates Team Members to achieve the highest levels of productivity and quality.
10. Tracks team member time and attendance according to Regal's Attendance & PTO Policy.
11. Facilitates team meetings professionally
12. Ensures manufacturing operations are in accordance with Regal’s Safety Standards, including:
13. 1. Ensure that workplaces are safe and employees follow proper safety procedures
    2. Be proactive in preventing safety-related incidents
    3. Create awareness of safe behavior and teach required skills for working safely
    4. Ensure employees have the proper tools and equipment, including PPE, to work safely and prevent accidents

Required Qualifications

1. Must have experience in manufacturing and working directly in production.
2. Must be able to support the management of labor hours to meet production rates effectively.
3. Must be able to conduct employee conversations to communicate expectations, performance, & disciplinary actions, in the absence of a Team Leader.
4. Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written directions as directed by the Team Leader.
5. Must be able to support Team Leaders in daily meetings with large teams to effectively detail recent progress, current state, and future strategy.
6. Must follow all safety standards and procedures.
7. Must have the ability to understand and adhere to all quality standards.
8. Must be able to work well with Diverse teams.
9. Must be able to support the coordination of production responsibilities to maximize productivity and deliver products on time.
10. Must display a dependable demeanor.
11. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs & Sheets, and Outlook/Gmail
12. Adheres to Regal’s Mission, Values, and Purpose
13. Conversational English

Preferred Qualifications

1. Detail-Oriented
2. Interest in developing leadership skills
3. Have the ability to interact and communicate with plant workers
4. Demonstrate a record of dependability and reliability with prior work experience.
5. Can aid the maneuver resources throughout the day as attendance or other problems arise.
6. Have the ability to learn and understand our Manufacturing processes.
7. High School Diploma and Associate's Degree
8. Bilingual

Work Environment

Work EnvironmentMust be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature, reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit at times.

Physical Demands

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to climb into and out of the boats using stairs. The employee must frequently be able to lift 50 pounds, work 10-hour days with most of the time being on their feet, and work overtime, whether planned or unplanned.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Regal Marine Industries, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Regal Marine Industries, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Regal Marine Industries, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Regal Marine Industries, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

This job offer is contingent upon passing a mandatory pre-employment drug test and the receipt of background results that are in compliance with the current company policy.