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. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

 The Advanced Composite Supervisor reports   to Light RTM Composites Manager. 

The Advance Composite Supervisor is responsible for   overseeing large infusion and RTM production lines, including safety, quality, production output, production-related metrics, administrative   requirements, and departmental improvement initiatives. This role   communicates production priorities to employees, supports employee relations   and development, and works closely with other production supervisors, managers, Quality Control, and Product Design and Development to ensure   department goals are achieved.

This position embodies and champions the core values, standards, and guiding philosophies of Nautique Boat Company, ensuring their consistent application across all duties and organizational initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Essential Functions

1. Manages operations in his/her area to   ensure the safe and timely completion of production schedules or department   work by effectively utilizing people, equipment, and material. This includes   coordinating Team Leaders (if applicable), time and production records, and   ensuring that job assignments and work are set up for employees in the   department.

2. Ensures the team’s overall quality levels  (quality of product or department work) and on-time delivery schedules are   maintained.

3. Interacts with various levels of people in   the plant as needed, including quality control, industrial engineering, product development, and design.

4. Supervises employee activities. This   includes evaluation and discipline; overall performance management; training   and development; analyzing and resolving work problems; initiating or suggesting plans to motivate workers to achieve goals; and effective communication   with associates.

5. Maintains safe working conditions in   his/her area. Continually works on safety awareness with associates. Enforces   safety regulations.

6. Inspects production/department work to   verify conformance to specifications and directs any adjustments as needed.

7. Studies production/department work   schedules and estimates employee hour requirements for completion of work.   Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production/department   schedules and goals.

8. Continually works on process improvement   and department efficiency. This includes recommendations to improve   production methods, equipment performance, overall work quality, working conditions, and use of equipment.

9. Communicates with other supervisors or   managers as needed to coordinate activities of respective departments or   areas.

10. Actively participates with the entire   Operation Team to support strategic plans and implement initiatives.

11. Must comply with all OSHA and safety   procedures.

12. Performs similar or related duties as   assigned.

This job   description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of   all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and   responsibilities at any time, with or without notice. 

Americans   with Disability Specifications

The physical demands and work environment described are   representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the   role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with   disabilities to perform these functions. Employees may work in varying   conditions, including outdoor weather exposure, standard office settings, and   non-climate-controlled factory environments. Noise levels are generally   moderate, with certain factory areas having elevated fiberglass and dust exposure.   Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas, including safety glasses, respirators, hearing protection, gloves, and   protective garments.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions are required to report to   work and remain fit for duty, free from impairment due to alcohol, illicit   drugs, or the misuse of medications throughout the workday.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education:

High School Diploma or GED required. 

Work Experience:

2 years to 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required; 2 years to 3 years of leadership experience preferred.

Decision Making:

Analytical: Supervision is present to establish broad objectives relative to basic position duties or departmental responsibilities. Independent judgment is required to set objectives, coordinate activities within a work unit or to complete a project. Actions taken may be based on similar situations encountered in the past.

Problem Solving:

Problem solving involves identification and analysis   of diverse problems. Solutions are   usually found by reviewing compliance manuals or administrative procedures   and applying them for unusual situations. Guidance may be provided on what sources to review, and solutions are   reviewed before acceptance.

Responsibility for Directing Others:

Responsible for making recommendations within one department in the areas of compensation, employee selection, disciplinary action, complaints, employee   performance appraisal, and similar supervisory duties. Plans, assigns, and evaluates the work of   subordinates for effective operation and results of the unit.

Planning Level:

One to Four Weeks: Plan events that are expected to occur from one to four weeks or on a monthly basis.

Internal Contacts:

Requires regular contacts to discuss issues of moderate importance and to respond to inquiries. Also requires ongoing contacts with officials at higher levels on matters requiring cooperation, explanation, and persuasion.

External Contacts:

External communication with others is minimal. Requires ordinary tact and   courtesy.

Job-Related Knowledge:

Formal   Technical/Vocational Skills: Requires specialized technical or trade knowledge, usually gained through formal training or certification, and the   ability to apply it within established guidelines.

Knowledge   of large infusion and RTM production lines, manufacturing processes, production schedules, production metrics, quality standards, on-time delivery requirements, time and production records, work procedure adjustment, process   improvement, equipment performance, OSHA requirements, safety procedures, and   safe work practices in composites production. Working knowledge of frontline   supervisory practices, including employee training and development, performance management, conflict resolution, and employee communication in a   manufacturing environment.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

Must be a licensed driver with a safe driving record, subject to MVR

Special Skills:

Supervisory leadership   skills with the ability to communicate clearly, direct and delegate work, support employee performance and development, maintain confidentiality, manage competing priorities, make sound decisions, and respond calmly to   changing production needs or emergency situations.

Working Conditions/Physical Effort:

Non-climate-controlled factory environment   where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature   occasionally, with exposure to weather conditions, moderate noise, fiberglass, and dust in designated factory areas.

Frequent use of hands and fingers for   typing and data entry

Occasional standing, walking, and reaching

Ability to lift up to 10-15 pounds in an office setting; ability to lift 40 pounds when necessary, in production areas

Visual acuity to view screens and read documents

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.