Group Lead - Assembly

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

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Position Overview:

The Group Leader role is responsible for overseeing their department, participating in day-to-day assembly job duties, and assisting the supervisor in a wide range of departmental reporting.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.   

Essential Functions:

Safety​

• Maintain cleanliness, ensure safety compliance to include PPE adherence, safety policy adherence, and safe behaviors and conditions.
• Manage safety escalation from Crew Leaders.
• Responsible for maintaining housekeeping checklist.​

Quality​

• Be aware of compliance findings/DPUs (defects per unit) and assist with investigations. Drive corrective actions on findings.​
• Consult on RCA (root cause analysis) on defects and drive to resolution.​
• Sign off on quality gates (critical to quality checks) & understand reoccurring quality issues.​

Delivery​

• Ensure team has all materials needed to run production; remove obstacles to achieving daily production goals. Understand the root cause of downtime and inefficiencies and escalate issues to Production Supervisor.​
• Understand production, communicate the throughput that is required to go through the workstations each day/week and making sure that the team members understand if we are adhering to schedule.​
• Validate Shopfloor to ensure boats have been rolled and address any issues with Crew Lead.​
• Make suggestions and recommendations to the Supervisor regarding configuration of job breakdowns and layouts for run rate changes and new model integration.​
• Friday work required as scheduled; able to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of the business​

Morale​

• Partner with the Supervisor to identify workforce needs for the day, based on absenteeism, and move resources to fill gaps and ensure the right level of staffing to execute to the production schedule. ​
• Mentoring, instructing, conducting new hire OJT (on job training). Cross-training matrix (when deployed in area).​

Leadership​

• Uphold and represent the Brunswick Integrity Playbook and Professional behavior and communications of a leader​
• Hands on boat builder (~10% - 15% of time). Delegate work as appropriate.​
• Span of control is approximately 15 team members. Assembly: Responsibility for 3-4 workstations. ​
• Drive accountability: Quality, safety, control of breaks/lunch times. ​
• Desire to grow in leadership role. Partner with peers to resolve production and quality issues. ​
• Yellow Belt (within 2 years) and lean competencies: A3 problem solving.​
• Act as primary intra- and inter- department liaison on routine matters. Address basic conflicts or disagreements between crew leaders or team members​
• Tour job candidates through production areas and provide input for the hiring process to the Supervisor​
• MES tools. Basic computer skills will be a requirement. Log in / log out. (i.e., use Shop Floor, Workday, SharePoint, and access and use schedules and prints).​
• Hold Crew Leads accountable for their roles and responsibilities.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience, marine industry is highly preferred.
• Technical competence in multiple disciplines of boat building and safe operation of vessels.
• Proficiency in understanding prints and drawings.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must work well with others, be a team player, and lead by example.

Working Conditions:

Maintain cleanliness, ensure safety compliance to include PPE adherence, safety policy adherence, and safe behaviors and conditions. Manage safety escalation from Crew Leaders. Group lead responsible for maintaining housekeeping checklist.

The pay range for this position is $25.90 to $28.43, hourly.  The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Employees may be eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, which includes medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and much more.  Details about our benefits can be found here.

 At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge.  As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people.  We offer valuable benefits including a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more.   In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Brunswick Boat Group

Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine brands, including Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Heyday, Lowe, Lund, Navan, Princecraft, Protector, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Spartan, Thunder Jet, and Uttern. Each brand carries a legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and performance that has shaped the boating industry worldwide.

Across our fiberglass and aluminum manufacturing facilities, our team members are the driving force behind our success. We foster a culture rooted in safety, integrity, continuous improvement, and personal growth. Whether you're building unsinkable legends, pioneering wake sports, or crafting fishing and pontoon boats trusted for generations, you'll be part of a united team committed to delivering exceptional experiences on the water.

Next is Now!  

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] for support. 

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