What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Zim Sailing?
Operations Manager
This key position leads our 40-person manufacturing and warehouse team in Rhode
Island. They lead all our production, assembly, and fulfillment work related to our small sailboats, parts and assemblies. From production planning, SOP creation, processes and workflows - plus techniques like 5S/Lean - the Operations Manager is hands on - responsible for coordinating efficient operations to achieve our intended scale.
This position has significant latitude and authority. The Operations Manager is empowered to change any existing processes that don’t work. Our business has grown significantly, and we need an experienced leader to install best practices throughout.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee all manufacturing jobs and warehouse functions
- Directly manage six supervisors
- Build and execute an effective production plan
- Coordinate all departments, from scheduling to procurement and logistics
- Review and improve manufacturing SOPs, work instructions and layouts
- Continuously improve production and labor efficiency via 5S/Lean practices
- Lead quality assurance and guidelines
- Deploy health and safety standards
- Empower staff through cross training and performance metrics
Experience Required
- Prior experience managing a complex manufacturing operation
- Experience in Lean / 5S / workflow and process improvements
- Comfortable with some ERP/MRP software (we use Acumatica)
- Marine/Sailing Experience is a plus, but not mandatory
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary w/ Anniversary Bonus
- Health insurance (BlueCross BlueShield)
- PTO paid holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan
w/company match
- Employee purchase discounts, sailing lessons and other perks
About Us
We’re the largest builder of small sailboats in North America and we have operations in Rhode Island, California, Oregon and France.
www.ZimSailing.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $94,000.00 - $102,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $94,000 - $102,000