* Position Overview
Group Leaders are responsible for maintaining quality products, training new employees, promoting safety of employees, and ensuring each department completes tasks correctly and on schedule.
Essential Job Functions
- Able to supervise and train other
- Able to hire and terminate employees as needed
- Able to oversee an entire assembly line
- Able to assume Supervisor duties in his/her absence
- Able to use and read prints and tape measure efficiently
- Knowledge of manufacturing principles
- Knowledge of all air tools and hand tools such as screw guns, drills, and sanders
- Responsible for daily production schedule, inspection, and equipment checklist
- Responsible for submitting a production report to the management team at the end of each day
- Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Windows software
Non-Essential Job Functions
- Must be a great problem solver
- Must have good people skills
- Communicate well with others
- Team building
- Organize work area
- Keep employees motivated
Requirements
- 3-5 years in a lead role within a manufacturing environment; boat industry preferred
- Strong working knowledge surrounding fiberglass product(s)
- Work inside without air conditioning
- Able to stand and walk around all day
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and bending frequently
- Must be able to lift and handle up to 50 pounds of material
Other Skills/Abilities
- Ability to be cross trained
PPE Requirements
- Safety glasses
- Safety shoes
- Gloves
- Ear plugs
Skills Required
- 3-5 years in a lead role within a manufacturing environment
- Boat industry experience
- Strong working knowledge of fiberglass products
- Ability to supervise and train employees
- Ability to hire and terminate employees as needed
- Ability to oversee an entire assembly line and assume supervisor duties in absence
- Able to read prints and use a tape measure efficiently
- Knowledge of manufacturing principles
- Knowledge and use of air tools and hand tools (screw guns, drills, sanders)
- Responsible for daily production schedule, inspection, and equipment checklist
- Submit a production report to management at the end of each day
- Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Windows software
- Ability to stand and walk all day; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and bending
- Able to lift and handle up to 50 pounds of material
- PPE usage: safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, ear plugs
- Problem solving, people skills, communication, team building, organization, motivating employees
- Ability to be cross trained
What We Do
Bennington Marine is a leading manufacturer of luxury performance pontoon and tri-toon boats headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana. Founded in 1997, the company focuses on delivering premium comfort, innovation, and high-quality craftsmanship. Now a part of Polaris Inc., Bennington specializes in versatile vessels designed for cruising, entertaining, fishing, and watersports, consistently setting industry standards for luxury and performance on the water.
