Operations Manager

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

We make an extraordinary product. Some might say it defies gravity! As our Operations Manager, you will play a vital role in our manufacturing operations at our beautiful headquarters in Leesport, PA. Our dedicated production team is currently working across three shifts to maximize output of Seakeepers, revolutionizing the boating experience for our customers! In this position, you will be at the forefront of this exciting endeavor, leading and inspiring the teams that are making a significant impact. In this role you’ll wear many hats including the following:  

People Leader:  

• Leading all aspects of Gyro Manufacturing, including 1st, 2nd, and 4th shift operations in addition to our talented Packout and FAT teams, which include frontline managers, supervisors, and staff  
• Maintaining a positive environment, while motivating and directing our teams 
• Preparing production schedules and coordinating manufacturing activities with the operations team to ensure production quantities, quality of products meet plans and specifications, and new product/engineering change cut ins are activated effectively 

Manufacturing Optimizer:  

• Driving continuous improvement throughout the production and manufacturing process, increasing capacity and improving operational effectiveness and efficiency 
• Understanding optimal personnel and capital resources needed meet production goals and communicating requirements and any potential risks 
• Creating, planning and executing annual production budget 
• Maintaining and optimizing relevant metrics for efficiency, quality, costs, safety, and other aspects of plant operations 
• Ensuring safety and environmental practices are maintained and all regulatory requirements are met and exceeded 
• Establishing, maintaining and monitoring standards for product cost, scrap and quality 
• Driving programs to continually reduce manufacturing cycle time and maximize inventory turns 
• Leading efforts to expand plant capabilities, extend value chain and reduce lead times to customers 
• Reviewing production and operating reports and resolving operational, manufacturing and maintenance challenges to ensure minimum cost and prevent operational delays 

Other:  

• Preparing regular operational reports that detail variances from plan or budget 
• Ensuring compliance with corporate financial, production and inventory reporting procedures for the plant 
• Reviewing operations and financial performance against annual operating targets  

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 

• Bachelors in engineering or business or a relevant subject 
• 5+ years of progressive responsibility in management roles in a manufacturing environment directly managing manufacturing or production teams across multiple shifts 
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment that manufactures a technical product  
• Experience using an ERP or MRP system to drive process improvement and manufacturing optimization  
• Be comfortable working in an industrial plant environment and being hands-on and frequently active on the plant floor and being available for the team as needed before or after normal working hours  

NICE-TO-HAVES 

• Experience using and implementing an MRP system  

MORE DETAILS YOU’LL WANT TO KNOW 

• You’ll be based onsite in our Leesport, PA Facility Monday through Friday  
• You’ll report to the Director of Manufacturing, also in PA 

YOUR TEAM 

As our Operations Manager, you will play a vital role within our manufacturing and production departments. Seize this opportunity to make a meaningful impact and be part of a transformative journey with us! 

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.