Production Operations Leader — Lean, Safe & Efficient

Malibu Boats; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Boats in Tennessee is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to ensure production runs reliably and efficiently, assess project and resource needs, and supervise direct reports. The role requires strong leadership to drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will plan production schedules, monitor performance, collaborate with maintenance and quality teams, and apply lean principles to reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Supervisory skills and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret business documents and data.
• Knowledge of general business computer software and aptitude to learn new software applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Accountable for production operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Maintains standards of health and safety, hygiene, housekeeping and security in the work environment.
• Understands hazardous materials and the proper and safe handling of such ensuring all proper policies and procedures are followed.
• Planning and organizing production schedules
• Estimates, negotiates and agrees to budgets and timescales with vendors and management
• Determines quality control standards by collaborating with quality department and other managers
• Organizes the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment
• Monitors staff performance and progress.
• Makes sound decisions using facts and data that are in the best interest of Malibu.
• Holds all individuals, including him/herself, accountable for delivering results and satisfying internal and external customers.
• Continuously improves production operations using lean enterprise practices.
• Explores options for internal and external activities having impacts on the department and/or business.
• Shows initiative, courage, integrity and bases decisions on what is best for the company, not the individual.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Business documents

General software

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Malibu Boats in Tennessee is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to ensure production runs reliably and efficiently, assess project and resource needs, and supervise direct reports. The role requires strong leadership to drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will plan production schedules, monitor performance, collaborate with maintenance and quality teams, and apply lean principles to reduce waste.