Production Readiness & CI Specialist

Freeman Boatworks; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Freeman Boatworks in Moncks Corner, SC is seeking a Production Readiness & Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our Operations team. You will ensure Pre-Rig through Rigging has all parts, tools, and kits needed to complete scheduled work on time.

The role emphasizes identifying shortages, root cause analysis, and long‑term corrective actions across departments to keep boats moving. You’ll implement 5S, streamline material flow, and partner with Engineering, Planning, and Purchasing to raise

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, operations, inventory, material flow, or continuous improvement.
• Strong hands‑on problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify root causes rather than simply address the immediate problem.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work across multiple departments and communicate with employees at all levels.
• Comfortable spending significant time on the production floor in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Pre-Rig through Rigging has the parts, materials, tools, equipment, and job kits needed.
• Collaborate with Pre-Rig and Rigging leadership to understand upcoming production needs.
• Identify shortages, incomplete kits, incorrect parts, or missing tools before they impact production.
• Respond quickly to issues to minimize downtime and keep boats moving.
• Investigate recurring material, tooling, and process problems to find the root cause.
• Work across departments to implement long-term corrective actions.
• Develop and improve standardized tool, equipment, and job kits for recurring work.
• Improve point-of-use organization to reduce walking and searching for needed items.
• Support and maintain 5S workplace organization and replenishment points.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, inventory accuracy, and BOMs.
• Track recurring issues and verify corrective actions are effective.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

5S workplace

Cross‑functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Freeman Boatworks in Moncks Corner, SC is seeking a Production Readiness & Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our Operations team. You will ensure Pre-Rig through Rigging has all parts, tools, and kits needed to complete scheduled work on time.

The role emphasizes identifying shortages, root cause analysis, and long‑term corrective actions across departments to keep boats moving. You’ll implement 5S, streamline material flow, and partner with Engineering, Planning, and Purchasing to raise