Vice President of Operations

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As the global leader of marine motion control, we are on a mission to create transformational products that allow people to make the most of their time on the water. As the Vice President of Operations you’ll lead the teams responsible for all manufacturing operations that lead to the creation of our transformational products, ensuring our quality standards are not just met but continue to grow. You’ll make an immediate impact at Seakeeper and support our growth by:

Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Developing and executing a manufacturing strategy aligned with company objectives
• Optimizing the production processes using lean manufacturing and automation
• Overseeing facility management, ensuring optimal layouts, equipment utilization, and workforce efficiency
• Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and industry regulations
• Building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams in manufacturing, engineering, and quality
• Establishing clear performance goals and providing training and resources to drive success

Manufacturing Engineering & Process Innovation

• Leading and developing Manufacturing Engineering to drive process improvements, automation, and equipment optimization
• Implementing new manufacturing technologies to improve efficiency and scalability

Quality & Compliance

• Elevating our quality standards to new heights because we believe there is always room for continuous evolution and improvement, and we’d love to have someone with us to guide us along the way 
• Overseeing process audits, corrective action plans, and compliance efforts both in-house and at vendor 

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Leading lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity
• Staying ahead of industry trends and integrating best practices
• Using data-driven decision-making to optimize performance and drive innovation
• Continuously assessing and refining the make vs. buy strategy

New Product Introduction

• Ensuring manufacturability and scalability of new product designs 
• Collaborating with Engineering to develop and execute a seamless product handoff process, including pilot builds and process validation 
• Identifying and mitigate risks associated with transitioning new products to full-scale manufacturing, including management of end-of-life builds and discontinued product inventory 

Financial & Capital Project Management

• Managing manufacturing budgets, including capital expenditures and operational costs
• Overseeing capital investment projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Aligning inventory levels of both finished product and raw goods to meet strategic goals
• Identifying and executing cost-saving initiatives while maintaining efficiency and quality

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Do you have a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn, and the ability to hustle in a fast-paced environment? Then Seakeeper is the place for you! Here are a few other things you’ll need to succeed.

MUST-HAVES

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Proven multi-vertical leader with 10+ years of experience in at least one, preferably more, of the following areas:
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Quality
  • Procurement or Supply Chain
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and capital projects
• Exceptional strategic planning, leadership, and communication skills
• A hands-on leader who isn’t afraid to roll their sleeves up and get their hands dirty who also actively empowers their teams to run autonomously
• Ferocious attention to detail and “won’t take no for an answer” attitude
• Be professional, responsive, resourceful, flexible and well-organized
• Superior time management, multitasking, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Strong command of Microsoft Office products
• Be results driven and of unquestionable integrity

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Demonstrated experience scaling an organization, ideally in a manufacturing or production role 
• An interest or passion for boating and the marine industry
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive data-informed decision-making 
• Advanced degree in either business, engineering, or manufacturing/quality

MORE DETAILS YOU’LL WANT TO KNOW

• On-the-job training will be provided (we will help you become the Seakeeper expert!)
• You'll be based in our Leesport, PA facility full-time, with up to 25% travel to our other locations (Charlotte, North Carolina and Fort Myers, Florida) or industry events and meetings
• You'll report to the President & CEO

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

It’s true that we make extraordinary products, but our favorite part about Seakeeper is our people! We love the culture we have built and are aggressively protective of our team atmosphere. This is why we value your cultural fit as equally as we value your technical contributions. With a palpable passion for what we do, we work hard, move fast and are constantly pushing (or should we say crushing) boundaries. That means there is no room for jerks!

We operate with the nimbleness and growth mindset of a scrappy startup. Throughout the organization, we take ownership and accountability for our ultimate team success by openly and actively seeking out constructive feedback on how we can improve. We believe great ideas can strike at any moment, and when you have one, you’re empowered to speak up!

Fast-paced and hands-on don’t even begin to describe what you’ll experience here. That means you have the freedom to make a difference and contribute to the larger goal, regardless of your position. The only constant at Seakeeper is change, and we thrive on it!

WHO WE ARE

71% of our Earth is covered by water and we want everyone to make the most of it. That’s why we are on a mission to create products that transform the boating experience with an organization that employees want to work for, customers want to buy from, and vendors want to partner with.

Founded in 2008, we have grown from a start-up operation to the worldwide leader in marine motion control. The journey began with our gyrostabilization technology, which eliminates up to 90% of boat roll and creates a land-like experience on the water. This technology went from an unknown commodity to a must-have boating requirement in the first decade. In 2022, we added another jaw-dropping technology to our portfolio with the launch of Seakeeper Ride, a first-of-its-kind Vessel Attitude Control System which eliminates underway pitch and roll, making time on the water safer and more comfortable for everyone onboard. In summary, we are in the business of creating gravity-defying products that completely change the way people spend their time on the water…and we are just getting started!

We have long runways with both of our technologies with new addressable markets on the horizon and drive to push the boundaries of what our technologies can do. With dedicated focus to each segment, in addition to shared leadership of each vertical, we can balance the different demands of each segment while providing a consist overall vision and direction of the company.

Ready for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment? Want to help us disrupt an industry? Come on and apply, we are ready for you!

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Seakeeper is personally committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of job requirements, individual qualifications, and business need.