Supervisor of Finishing

About Us

Through generations of refinement, the Dougherty Difference is truly unmatched. It is

reflected in cutting-edge designs, original ideas, and our commitment to our customers.

Our family-owned company is in Edgewater, Florida where we are the proud builders of

Solace Boats and many other industry specific components.

Countless individuals and generations have been touched by Dougherty designs. The

memories and the moments are all owed to the ingenuity of the Dougherty legacy. This

legacy has pushed the limits of design and engineering time and again and continues

today. We are at the beginning of a great new generation, and the time has come to set

the stage once again. Be a part of the Dougherty Difference!

Position Description: Supervisor of Finishing

Department: Production

Organizational Relationship: Reports directly to the Director of Production Operations

Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Shift: Day Shift Monday – Friday (7am-3:30pm)

Additional hours will be required based on needs and deadlines

Essential Functions of this Role: Position is Onsite 

This Key role requires a process-driven Supervisor of Finishing to establish process   

improvements by assisting in communicating the daily schedules and station labor tracking, and 

quality control. This person will provide key documentation for the Finishing processes and 

lead/supervise a growing team of 20-40 employees.

Leadership duties involve supervising and evaluating the performance and skills of

leads and employees, documenting and participating in coaching and disciplinary actions as 

needed.

Required  Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in manufacturing with at least 3 years in a supervisor/lead role in a boat manufacturing facility.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a successful team.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate across departmental boundaries.
• Hands-on experience finishing and repairing fiberglass components using spray gun, buffer, polish, compound putty and other required fillers.
• Determine and select material abrasive production requirements and comply with grinding and polishing standards.
• Complete the finishing process as required by production – remove scratches, fill voids, apply new finish, etc.
• Experience with various resins, gel-coats, fiberglass materials, foam and other adhesives.
• Operate light hand power tools not limited to paint spray gun, buffer, sanders, drills, grinders, hoists and additional specialty tools as required for production.
• Check and inspect, using a knowledge of fiberglass, for conformity and repair discrepancies if detected,
• Perform other duties as assigned by management, supervisors and/or management,
• Excellent communication skills.
• Create and follow schedules while communicating any changes to operations.
• Works with engineering department on the introduction of new models on the production line.
• The ability to adapt quickly to changes and make the correct adjustments for the production line.
• Able to create the foundation that the Finishing department will be built upon to manage needed growth.
• Assess strengths and weaknesses of team and seek to hire for upgraded or missing skills. 

Working Conditions: 

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements include dust masks, gloves, safety glasses.
• Work in a hot and humid non-climate-controlled environment.
• Ability to work outside.
• Ability to work shift standing, bending, reaching, climbing on and through stairs, and molds, throughout the duration of your shift.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, moderately noisy environment.
• Have the flexibility to work overtime to meet company goals.

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate lifting ability up to 50 lbs.

Benefits:

This position is eligible to participate in Dougherty Manufacturing’s comprehensive benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and 401k. 

Why Dougherty Manufacturing:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge.  As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people.  

Dougherty Manufacturing is a Drug Free Workplace. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.