Production & Project Manager — Wooden Boat Builder

Van Dam Custom Boats

Boyne City (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Profit Sharing Bonus

Open Book Management

Company Paid Training

After hours use of shop and tools

$200 Crew gear allowance

Annual Tool Allowance

$1,500 Employee Referral Program

Advancement opportunities

Company sponsored events

Reliable schedule with very few on‑dov

Job summary

Van Dam Custom Boats in Boyne City, MI, seeks a Production Manager & Project Manager to lead shop scheduling, manage customer projects, and guide department managers. The role focuses on on-time, on-budget delivery with quality and safety at the forefront.

You will oversee staffing, materials, and tool readiness, plan weeks ahead, and drive continuous improvement. A strong marine/boatbuilding background and leadership skills are essential for this executive team role.

Qualifications

Proven ability to manage shop schedules and cross-functional teams.
Experience monitoring multiple projects and prioritizing workloads.
Ability to align production with sales pipeline and budgets.

Responsibilities

Oversee shop schedule and align timelines with capacity and resources.
Manage customer projects and guide Project Managers to meet timelines and budgets.
Lead a team of up to 20 staff; run weekly production meetings.
Drive lean improvements; monitor workflows and implement small-scale projects.
Track production metrics and adjust plans using data insights.
Foster a positive, collaborative shop culture and safety standards.
Support Apprentices and mentor progress within the program.