Premier Marine
Big Lake, Minnesota
Description: At Premier Marine, we believe that people come first, and as a valued Production Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in our family-owned business. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Attitude, and Collaboration, you'll join a dedicated team where your contributions matter. Here, you'll work on building the world's best pontoons in a supportive environment that focuses on your personal and professional development. We're committed to ensuring you thrive, so together, we can leave a wake that changes lives on and off the water. Job Summary Premier Marine is an entrepreneur owned company with a mission to become the best premium pontoon brand in the world. Over the past 2+ years, we have invested significantly in people, product and operational capabilities and are committed to continued growth. We are actively seeking an Operations Manager with a proven track record in boat building, someone who is not only skilled leadership and management but also hungry to help drive growth for both our company and their own professional journey. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated skills to lead and develop a team, build process and foster continuous improvement. We are looking for an experienced, passionate and collaborative leader who has the expertise and the drive to lead this charge within Premier Marine. Essential Job Functions Leadership and Team Management Lead, motivate and manage the team effectively Manage teams performing activities in multiple disciplines Coach and develop employees for improved performance Strategic Planning and Decision Making Make well informed, data driven decisions under pressure Develop strategies and complete through the team to accomplish key objectives Identify and solve complex problems Production Oversight and Continuous Improvement Manage day to day activities to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost goals are met Drive efforts to continuously improve the production performance and reduce labor hours per boat, improve first-pass yield Communication and Collaboration Provide clear communications to maintain transparency and alignment across the organization Collaborate with key business partners to ensure company goals are met Quality Assurance Ensure all products are built to meet or exceed quality standards Implement quality control procedures including audits, procedures, inspections, and tests Requirements: Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to work within and advance the Premier Marine Core Values: Integrity: Navigating with a moral compass, doing the right thing every time. Excellence: Relentless pursuit of exceptionalism, laser focus on continuous improvement. Attitude: Contagious optimism that fuels a powerful can-do culture. Collaboration: Leveraging collective innovation to achieve world-class results. Proven leader in a boat manufacturing facility Strategic thinker with hands on experience Entrepreneurial mindset to adapt, improve and rapidly execute improvement plans Data and measurement driven approach to plans and results Experience leading a Quality Assurance team, building processes and procedures Strong bias for action and results - ability to move with speed and purpose Education Requirements: Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Technical or related field. Equivalent related experience, in lieu of degree, will be considered. Experience leading a team Experience Required: 7+ years experience in manufacturing leadership roles PId8ed4fdc23ec-2533
Description: At Premier Marine, we believe that people come first, and as a valued Production Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in our family-owned business. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Attitude, and Collaboration, you'll join a dedicated team where your contributions matter. Here, you'll work on building the world's best pontoons in a supportive environment that focuses on your personal and professional development. We're committed to ensuring you thrive, so together, we can leave a wake that changes lives on and off the water. Job Summary Premier Marine is an entrepreneur owned company with a mission to become the best premium pontoon brand in the world. Over the past 2+ years, we have invested significantly in people, product and operational capabilities and are committed to continued growth. We are actively seeking an Operations Manager with a proven track record in boat building, someone who is not only skilled leadership and management but also hungry to help drive growth for both our company and their own professional journey. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated skills to lead and develop a team, build process and foster continuous improvement. We are looking for an experienced, passionate and collaborative leader who has the expertise and the drive to lead this charge within Premier Marine. Essential Job Functions Leadership and Team Management Lead, motivate and manage the team effectively Manage teams performing activities in multiple disciplines Coach and develop employees for improved performance Strategic Planning and Decision Making Make well informed, data driven decisions under pressure Develop strategies and complete through the team to accomplish key objectives Identify and solve complex problems Production Oversight and Continuous Improvement Manage day to day activities to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost goals are met Drive efforts to continuously improve the production performance and reduce labor hours per boat, improve first-pass yield Communication and Collaboration Provide clear communications to maintain transparency and alignment across the organization Collaborate with key business partners to ensure company goals are met Quality Assurance Ensure all products are built to meet or exceed quality standards Implement quality control procedures including audits, procedures, inspections, and tests Requirements: Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to work within and advance the Premier Marine Core Values: Integrity: Navigating with a moral compass, doing the right thing every time. Excellence: Relentless pursuit of exceptionalism, laser focus on continuous improvement. Attitude: Contagious optimism that fuels a powerful can-do culture. Collaboration: Leveraging collective innovation to achieve world-class results. Proven leader in a boat manufacturing facility Strategic thinker with hands on experience Entrepreneurial mindset to adapt, improve and rapidly execute improvement plans Data and measurement driven approach to plans and results Experience leading a Quality Assurance team, building processes and procedures Strong bias for action and results - ability to move with speed and purpose Education Requirements: Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Technical or related field. Equivalent related experience, in lieu of degree, will be considered. Experience leading a team Experience Required: 7+ years experience in manufacturing leadership roles PId8ed4fdc23ec-2533
Premier Marine
Big Lake, Minnesota
Description: This position will be out of our Big Lake Corporate office but you will need to be able to travel approximately 50% of the time to Wyoming, MN At Premier Marine, we believe that people come first, and as a valued Industrial Fiberglass Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in our family-owned business. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Attitude, and Collaboration, you'll join a dedicated team where your contributions matter. Here, you'll work on building the world's best pontoons in a supportive environment that focuses on your personal and professional development. We're committed to ensuring you thrive, so together, we can leave a wake that changes lives on and off the water. Job Summary The Fiberglass Operations Manager will have a proven track record in fiberglass manufacturing, someone who is not only skilled leadership and management but also hungry to help drive growth for both our company and their own professional journey. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated skills to lead and develop a team, build process and foster continuous improvement. The Fiberglass Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, workforce leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives within the fiberglass manufacturing department. This role ensures safety, quality, and efficiency in all fiberglass-related processes, from raw material handling to finished product delivery. The manager will drive operational excellence while developing a strong, skilled team to meet the company's growth and production objectives. Key Responsibilities Operations Management Plan, schedule, and oversee all fiberglass production operations to meet demand, quality, and delivery targets. Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and regulatory requirements. Manage material flow, equipment utilization, and process efficiency. Oversee production teams in both the Big Lake, MN and the Wyoming, MN facilities Leadership & Team Development Supervise and mentor production supervisors, leads, and line operators. Build a high-performing team culture focused on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. Lead workforce planning, training, and skills development. Quality & Safety Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain product integrity and reduce defects. Monitor safety practices, conduct audits, and enforce compliance with OSHA and environmental standards. Drive initiatives that reduce waste, improve ergonomics, and enhance workplace safety. Continuous Improvement Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity, reduce cycle times, and optimize resin, gel coat, and material usage. Champion Lean/5S practices and engage employees in problem-solving. Monitor KPIs such as throughput, scrap rates, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery. Collaboration & Communication Work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and maintenance to align priorities. Communicate performance updates, production goals, and improvement initiatives to leadership. Support new product launches and process development initiatives. Requirements: Required Skills/Abilities: Strategic thinker with hands-on experience Strong bias for action and results - ability to move with speed and purpose Strong knowledge of fiberglass layup, gel coat, trimming, and finishing processes. Proven ability to manage production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools preferred. Education and Experience 5+ years of experience in fiberglass manufacturing or composite production, with at least 2 years in a leadership/management role. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Techincal or related field. Equivalent related experience in lieu of degree, will be considered Experience leading a team PIe9c-2486
Description: This position will be out of our Big Lake Corporate office but you will need to be able to travel approximately 50% of the time to Wyoming, MN At Premier Marine, we believe that people come first, and as a valued Industrial Fiberglass Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in our family-owned business. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Attitude, and Collaboration, you'll join a dedicated team where your contributions matter. Here, you'll work on building the world's best pontoons in a supportive environment that focuses on your personal and professional development. We're committed to ensuring you thrive, so together, we can leave a wake that changes lives on and off the water. Job Summary The Fiberglass Operations Manager will have a proven track record in fiberglass manufacturing, someone who is not only skilled leadership and management but also hungry to help drive growth for both our company and their own professional journey. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated skills to lead and develop a team, build process and foster continuous improvement. The Fiberglass Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, workforce leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives within the fiberglass manufacturing department. This role ensures safety, quality, and efficiency in all fiberglass-related processes, from raw material handling to finished product delivery. The manager will drive operational excellence while developing a strong, skilled team to meet the company's growth and production objectives. Key Responsibilities Operations Management Plan, schedule, and oversee all fiberglass production operations to meet demand, quality, and delivery targets. Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and regulatory requirements. Manage material flow, equipment utilization, and process efficiency. Oversee production teams in both the Big Lake, MN and the Wyoming, MN facilities Leadership & Team Development Supervise and mentor production supervisors, leads, and line operators. Build a high-performing team culture focused on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. Lead workforce planning, training, and skills development. Quality & Safety Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain product integrity and reduce defects. Monitor safety practices, conduct audits, and enforce compliance with OSHA and environmental standards. Drive initiatives that reduce waste, improve ergonomics, and enhance workplace safety. Continuous Improvement Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity, reduce cycle times, and optimize resin, gel coat, and material usage. Champion Lean/5S practices and engage employees in problem-solving. Monitor KPIs such as throughput, scrap rates, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery. Collaboration & Communication Work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and maintenance to align priorities. Communicate performance updates, production goals, and improvement initiatives to leadership. Support new product launches and process development initiatives. Requirements: Required Skills/Abilities: Strategic thinker with hands-on experience Strong bias for action and results - ability to move with speed and purpose Strong knowledge of fiberglass layup, gel coat, trimming, and finishing processes. Proven ability to manage production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools preferred. Education and Experience 5+ years of experience in fiberglass manufacturing or composite production, with at least 2 years in a leadership/management role. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Techincal or related field. Equivalent related experience in lieu of degree, will be considered Experience leading a team PIe9c-2486