Production Supervisor - Finishing (Boat/Marine Manufacturing)

Job DescriptionJob Description Prior Experience in a Supervisory role in a Marine/Boat Manufacturing Environment is Highly

Company Description

Everglades Boats is an industry leader in premium offshore fishing boats. Founded in 1997, Everglades provides the ultimate choice for discerning boat owners and knowledgeable big-water anglers. Everglades is a high-end, refined brand that makes a personal statement about the status and savvy of its owner by applying best-in-class fishing amenities, premium-grade materials, and a highly refined fit and finish.

Widely recognized and respected in the industry for its hull performance and ride, Everglades patented RAMPCAP hulls are found throughout its model lineup. Receiving numerous industry awards and an unparalleled reputation for superior performance, Everglades recruits and retains the best talent in the industry.

Position Summary

As a representative of the company and a role model to team members, the Production Supervisor, Finishing, is responsible for leading the production process to the final stages—ensuring that every vessel meets Everglades’ exceptional standards for surface quality, appearance, and craftsmanship. This individual provides hands-on leadership and direction to the Finishing team, managing all aspects of surface preparation, buffing, detailing, hardware installation, and cosmetic quality control.

The Supervisor ensures that all team members deliver defect-free products on time while maintaining a safe, collaborative, and high-performing work environment in compliance with applicable regulations.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Lead daily operations within the Finishing Department, including gelcoat repair, sanding, buffing, detailing, rigging interface, and cosmetic inspections.

• Coach, mentor, and provide performance management and constructive feedback to Finishing team members.

• Communicate operational goals, expectations, and quality standards clearly and effectively.

• Manage to key performance indicators (KPIs), production forecasts, and execution plans related to surface finish quality and production throughput.

• Ensure consistent adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

• Determine and adjust staffing levels based on Finishing production demands.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with upstream and downstream departments to manage workflow, resolve quality issues, and maintain production schedules.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Foster a positive, safety-focused work environment through effective employee relations and development.

• Make employment decisions, including hiring, assignments, training, and corrective actions within the Finishing Department.

• Resolve employee issues and concerns through timely problem resolution.

• Balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and morale to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Drive continuous improvement in surface finish quality, processes, and performance metrics.

• Manage departmental KPIs, maintain visual controls, and report progress to leadership.

• Provide leadership and oversight within a rolling 30-day production planning cycle.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure cosmetic and structural standards are met prior to shipment.

• Conduct accident and quality incident investigations, maintaining appropriate documentation.

• Monitor timekeeping and attendance to ensure accuracy and accountability.

Additional Functions

• Identify future training and development needs specific to Finishing operations and techniques.

• Support and promote company-wide operating priorities and initiatives.

• Lead all aspects of personnel management, including hiring, work assignments, equipment/workspace oversight, training, performance reviews, and career development.

Competencies

• People Leadership

• Performance Management

• Problem Solving & Analysis

• Results Driven

• Communication Proficiency

• Time Management

• Technical Capacity – Finishing Processes

• Attention to Detail and Quality Focus

• Learning

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of Finishing experience in marine or composite manufacturing, including gelcoat repair, sanding, polishing, and final detailing.

• At least 1 year of experience in a Team Lead or supervisory capacity within a Finishing or comparable department.

• Strong working knowledge of surface defect correction, polishing compounds, and final inspection criteria.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• 5–8 years of direct supervisory experience in a production environment.

• Prior experience as a Production or Operations Supervisor in a Finishing Department within the boat or marine manufacturing industry is highly .

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements include eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, protective suits, dusts masks and respirators.
• The employee is regularly required to be on their feet; occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Constant use of hands/hand tools for assembly, fine manipulation, inspecting parts, and/or machine operating. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Employees must be able to work a 10-hour shift or more in one workday, including planned and unplanned overtime.
• Exhibits ability to work cautiously but efficiently in potentially hazardous conditions.
• Work Environment:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to loud and is non-climate controlled.

Everglades Boats is a drug free workplace, and as such conducts pre-employment drug screening upon a conditional offer of employment.

Everglades Boats is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to , , , , , , , veteran or status.