Production Lead

About Nautique Boat Company

With over 100 years of excellence, Nautique Boat Company, a subsidiary of Correct Craft, is recognized globally for building the world’s finest ski and wake boats. Since 1925, we’ve led the marine industry through innovation, superior craftsmanship, and a dedication to quality.

Beyond our boats, we’re driven by purpose. Through Nautique Cares, we contribute to causes both locally and around the globe improving that performance, people, and philanthropy go hand-in-hand.

Job Title: Production Lead    

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Department Manager/Supervisor 

Job Description: Directly responsible for assisting in the daily operations of our production departments. Meeting facility goals regarding safety, quality, and on-time delivery of products from one department to the next.  

Key Responsibilities:

•  Drive the daily operational duties of the department to meet production demand. Maintains standardized methods of operation for the department.
• Facilitate the flow of communication between managers and down to employees concerning matters of importance. 
• Participate in implementing new manufacturing processes, products, and systems technology to meet operational goals.
• Coordinate the delivery and disposal of chemicals and supplies.
• Work to achieve a “zero defect” in manufacturing operations, keeping delinquencies at or below the facility goal.
• Participate in employment-related issues concerning hiring, training, appraising, or counseling as appropriate; escalate issues to the next leadership level when appropriate.
• Support all safety initiatives and maintain a high awareness of safety in the facility. Complies with all OSHA and safety procedures.
• Sets an example of positive behaviors expected from team members.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Skills and abilities for Success in This Position:

• Effective problem-solving, team, and interpersonal skills used to influence others to accomplish identified objectives. 
• Read and understand product orders to ensure proper construction. 
• Ability to juggle and manage competing tasks and demands and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
• · Ability to handle emergencies calmly.
• · Able to be flexible concerning the work schedule.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Follows the instruction of the Manager/Supervisor

Knowledge, Education, and or Experience Required: 

• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Previous leadership experience desirable
• Working knowledge of all processes and procedures required to perform all functions within the department.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature occasionally.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds when necessary.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Nautique Boat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Nautique Boat Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Nautique Boat Company engages in an interactive process with applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations.

Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review

As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.