Production Operations Coordinator

Freeman Boatworks is seeking a Production Operations Coordinator to help drive efficiency, quality, and coordination throughout our boat manufacturing process. This role oversees production schedules, tracks progress, manages resources, and ensures alignment with company standards for delivery, quality, and performance.

The ideal candidate understands boat manufacturing and components, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes initiative to improve systems and resolve challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Production Coordination

• Oversee daily schedules, priorities, and production flow across departments.
• Track work-in-progress (WIP), issue part labels, and ensure milestones stay on target.
• Lead SOP kickoff meetings and communicate build requirements.
• Provide daily KPI and status updates to management.
• Identify and resolve production or resource bottlenecks.

Inventory & Resources

• Monitor material availability and inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with procurement to manage budgets and prevent shortages.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Quality Control to ensure specifications are met.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance output and reduce cost.

Data & Reporting

• Maintain production records, update project tools, and prepare reports highlighting progress and opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business management, industrial engineering, or a related field is a plus but not required.
• Strong understanding of boat manufacturing processes and components.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related tools.
• Experience in a data-driven, process-oriented environment.
• Detail-focused with a hands-on, proactive approach.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, company-paid life & disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off & 8 paid holidays
• A collaborative, people-focused workplace built on craftsmanship and innovation

Please note: Employment at Freeman Boatworks is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.