Production Readiness & Continuous Improvement 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

Description

We are looking for a hands‑on problem solver to join our Operations team as a Production Readiness & Continuous Improvement Specialist.

This role is responsible for supporting production readinessfrom Pre-Rig through Rigging, ensuring teams have the parts, materials, tools, equipment, and job kits they need before work begins. When something is missing or incorrect, this person will help resolve the immediate issue to keep production moving and then determine the root cause to prevent it from happening again.

This is a floor-focused role that works closely with Pre-Rig and Rigging leadership while partnering across Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Planning, Inventory, and Engineering. The goal is to create an environment where employees can stay focused on building boats rather than searching, waiting, or working around process issues.

What You'll Do

• EnsurePre-Rig through Rigginghas the parts, materials, tools, equipment, and job kits needed to complete scheduled work
• Work closely with Pre-Rig and Rigging leadership to understand upcoming production needs and ensure materials and resources are ready at the point of use
• Proactively identify shortages, incomplete kits, incorrect parts, missing tools, and other constraints before they impact production
• Respond quickly when an issue occurs to keep boats moving through the production process and minimize downtime
• Investigate recurring material, tooling, and process problems to identify the root cause and prevent them from happening again
• Work across departments to implement and follow through on long-term corrective actions
• Develop and improve standardized tool, equipment, and job kits for recurring production work
• Improve point-of-use organization so employees spend less time walking, searching, waiting, or leaving their work areas for what they need
• Support and maintain5S workplace organization, including designated locations, labels, visual controls, shadow boards, and replenishment points
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, inventory accuracy, kitting, BOMs, tooling, replenishment, and other processes that impact production readiness
• Track recurring issues and verify that corrective actions are working

What We're Looking For

• 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 effectively across multiple departments and communicate with employees at all levels
• Comfortable spending significant time on the production floor in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and follow‑through
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, or continuous improvement principles is a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• A collaborative, people-focused workplace built on craftsmanship and innovation

Please note:Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.