Details
Position Title: Boat Production & Technical Manager
Compensation/Rate: Competitive + Incentives
Location: Bristol, RI
Position Summary:
This key position oversees the heart and soul of Zim Sailing Boat Production.
The best fit for this role is an experienced and proven manager, eager to be hands on in
operating and improving how we build boats.
In addition to managing the production line technical direction is equally vital. This
means continuous improvement - incorporating technical feedback in house and to
suppliers. Our goal is the best product in the industry one fleet of boats at a time.
Job Responsibilities Include:
Oversee and manage all boat building activities
Refine and improve any and all aspects of production as needed
Maintain and update work processes, instructions, and construction manuals
Monitor and report production progress weekly at Logistics Meeting
Procurement planning & scheduling of needed supplies
Production planning with our manufacturing partners, and quality feedback
Evaluating new materials for quality and value
Lead product refinement and development continuous improvement
Manage and track all aftermarket issues & their resolutions
Organized, Lead and Motivate production staff and teams
Skills Required
Previous experience managing production lines
Technical problem solving & decision making
Technical eye, focus on the details
Clear communication in a production environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary (d.o.e.), plus Quarterly Performance Incentives
- Company health insurance
- Two weeks PTO, paid holidays, sick time.
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Employee purchase discounts and other perks
About Us
We re a ~25 person company, like a family. We re the biggest builder of small sailboats
in North America with ambitions to grow significantly in 2022/2023.