Operations Manager

Cool Gear International; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

401(k) with company match

PTO

Company holidays + floating holidays

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Membership reimbursement

Employee discounts

Impactful work environment

Job summary

Dometic is seeking an Operations Manager for the Port St. Lucie, FL area.

You will oversee manufacturing, supply chain, materials warehouse, customer service, and shipping, providing strong leadership to maximize productivity and minimize costs while driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The role requires building and sustaining a high-performance team, implementing lean practices, and leveraging ERP/MRP systems to meet on-time delivery and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; master’s preferred.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing management role (preferred).
• Knowledge/experience in manufacturing environment (electronics a plus).
• 10–15 years general experience in a related field.
• Experience with Kaizen and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with ERP/MRP system or similar; Intuitive system preferred.
• Strong computer and analytical skills; read/write English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support a cross-functional team; career development for direct reports.
• Review production schedules and orders; assess inventory, staffing, and procedures within budget/time constraints.
• Collect data for metrics; improve productivity and customer service.
• Resolve production/process problems with staff across functions.
• Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems.

Skills

manufacturing

leadership

Kaizen

lean manufacturing

communication

analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s in business or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Intuitive system

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Operations Manager. This position reports to the General Manager and will work in Port St Lucie, FL.

As Operations Manager of the Port St Lucie team, you will be involved in managing multiple departments for maximum productivity. The Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of manufacturing, supply chain, materials warehouse, customer service, and shipping. This person is responsible for providing strong leadership to the operational environment to accomplish all group goals and objectives and to maximize productivity while minimizing cost and to maintain continual improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost, process improvements, and employee involvement.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support a cross functional team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including career development plans for direct reports and problem resolution
• Review processing schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
• Manage data collection for the updating of metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service
• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports, to detect production problems.
• Manages policy deployment in the areas of lean manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls and plant performance measures.
• Manage the design of custom automated production equipment, machines, assembly devices, test benches, jigs and fixtures to support manufacturing in achieving on time delivery of quality, cost effective products
• Provides leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training and development.
• Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate fast improvements and improved working relationships
• Ability to lead or participate in Continuous Improvement projects
• Other duties as assigned

Quality

• Meet or exceed company standards for productivity
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of product, process or quality system nonconformance
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or quality system
• Strive to develop and implement continuous improvement into all products, processes or quality systems

Safety

• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work areas using the principles of 5S
• Secures warehouse by maintaining proper controls, checks and procedures
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety
• Keeps equipment operating by enforcing operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, scheduling preventative maintenance and calling for repairs
• Maintains storage areas by organizing floor space, adhering to storage design principles and recommending improvements
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast-paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

A suitable background would be a solid experience within manufacturing and leadership as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, master’s degree preferred
• 5 plus years’ experience in a management role in manufacturing environment preferred
• Knowledge and experience in a Manufacturing environment (electronics a plus)
• Preferably ten to fifteen years of general experience in a related field
• Experience with Kaizen and lean manufacturing principles
• Experience with ERP/MRP system or similar program required, Intuitive system preferred
• Strong computer, analytical skills
• Ability to perform basic math skills and measurements
• Mastery of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exemplary standards of ethics, integrity, and accountability
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Sense of urgency and self-motivation
• Able to work independently and in team environments
• Must be able to solve complex situations and be resourceful
• Must be able to teach and generate results while enhancing the Dometic work environment and supporting the Company philosophy

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star?

Selection is being made on a running basis. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Lisa Mayes, Human Resources Manager, at [e-mail]

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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