Brunswick Corporation
Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:Position Overview:As part of the talented Boston Whaler team, you will supervise production employees and assigns work meeting safety, quality, delivery and cost goals. Recommend and execute improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions through listening, engaging employees and problem solving. Act as the company conduit for employee communications to keep employees abreast of news and information.
ABOUT THE JOB
At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. Essential Functions:Own the four (4) main metrics (safety, quality, delivery, productivity/people) - understand results & implement action plans to close gaps & meet targetsTypically spends 75% of time on the floor in direct supervision of daily production / 25% of time on administrative and project tasksSuccessfully adheres to and models Brunswick’s Employee Value Proposition and Values (Innovative, Driven, Exceptional, Authentic and United)Communication: Display professionalism and represent the Company as a leader of the organization in all communications and interactions with employees at all levels of the organizationUtilize tools such as MS Office applications, Shop Floor Manager, OBMS etc. to execute daily responsibilities and project workOversees a line or area within a department including responsibility for front line employees and Leads. Understand staffing needs; review nominal headcount and execute to plan; interview for open roles and make candidate selection decisionsResponsible for safety of team and safety compliance to include PPE adherence, safety policy adherence, conducting safety audits, correcting unsafe behaviors & conditions. Conducts incident investigation reports in partnership with EH&S.Conducts root cause analysis in partnership with Quality on defects, drives resolution; addresses repeat warranty issues; drives corrective actions around compliance findings.Conducts and leads Continuous Improvement efforts by using tools such as Andon, Spaghetti Diagrams Line Balancing; 5S, DMIAC, Root Cause Analysis etc. Identifies road blocks and barriers encountered by work teams; pulls together and leads cross functional teams to address issues and execute actions needed.Drive accountability to policies and procedures; makes discretionary decisions that are guided by policies, procedures, and business plan.Manages performance issues; administer disciplinary actions and corrective actions, conducts performance evaluations for all employees.Resolves conflict within team and across teams; investigates routine personnel issues in partnership with HRCreates action plans from Employee Opinion Survey results and drives execution of plans for area of responsibilityManage timekeeping & absenteeism; update UKG; sign off on timecards; ensure compliance to start/stop times, breaktimes & mealtimes Understand and manage the production schedule and understand impact on other areas; communicate to internal customers any changes or deviations to schedule / plan and make action plans with support functions where needed.Work with leaders in upstream and downstream processes to achieve metrics - Partner with peers to resolve production and quality issues. Ensure development of team as part of succession and talent planning.Manages cost, expense, and inventory control of material and supplies.Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way. Required Qualifications: Communicate safety expectations and hold employees/leaders accountable to those standardsLead meetings with Supervisor Group as assigned by ManagerLead day to day coordination between supervisors (people movement outside of dept) Working directly through other superiors to achieve thisMentor and grow other supervisorsMay have direct responsibility over other supervisorsHas direct leadership over special projects or programsLeads cross functional teams for major changes or improvementsParticipate in quality non-conformance communication and problem solvingLead others to model the behavioral values of the company Employee Value Proposition/Leadership Values and lead direct team to do soLead with the correct "How" consistently and lead direct team to do soUtilize Emotional Intelligence to influence peer group’s behaviors and views and lead direct team to do soExhibit a sense of urgency with tasks and lead direct team to do soClear, accurate and concise communicationSet clear expectations for each employee and help them achieve their goals and lead direct team to do soBe involved and/or lead continuous improvement projects based on production performance data and lead direct team to do soProvide performance feedback to operators (good and bad)Be a continuous learnerMeets all requirements of a supervisor II plus, Green Belt Certified, has rotated 2/3 times to different supervisory roles, 5+ Years Experience, bachelor’s degree highly preferred and/or actively pursuingA Level III supervisor has full authority and may be considered lower middle management.Lead or in charge of (direct or dotted line) Production SupervisorsWhy Brunswick: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. We offer valuable benefits including a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!About: Boston Whaler At Boston Whaler our team members are the key to our success and have helped us earn numerous awards and accolades from all over the world. We offer an environment where values are shared, diversity is embraced, careers are grown and anyone who has the desire to be successful can achieve their goals. To make the best boats in the world requires the best team members. If you have the highest work standards, values and integrity, then you should join the unsinkable legend! For more than 50 years, Boston Whaler has been building superior quality unsinkable runabouts, cruisers and center console boats. Founded in 1958 and currently headquartered in Edgewater, FL, the company's unique foam-cored construction process contributes not only unsurpassed flotation, but superior ride characteristics and durability. The current product line ranges from 11- 42 feet and is distributed around the world by a network of exceptional dealers. For more information about The Unsinkable Legend, please visit www.bostonwhaler.com. Boston Whaler is owned by Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the largest marine manufacturer in the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise production employees and assign work to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
- Recommend and execute improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.
- Manage safety compliance, conduct safety audits, and investigate incidents in partnership with EH&S.
- Conduct root cause analysis and lead continuous improvement efforts using various tools.
- Manage performance issues, administer disciplinary actions, conduct performance evaluations, and resolve conflicts within the team.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to own and understand main metrics (safety, quality, delivery, productivity) and implement action plans.
- Experience with MS Office applications, Shop Floor Manager, OBMS, and other relevant tools.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
- Green Belt Certified, has rotated 2/3 times to different supervisory roles, 5+ Years Experience, bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
- Strong communication skills and ability to lead meetings and coordinate between supervisors.
BENEFITS
- Competitive 401(k) plan with company match.
- Health benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Robust Wellness Program.
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