Description
Freeman Boatworks is seeking a hands-on Quality Control Manager to lead quality operations across our manufacturing environment.
This role is responsible for overseeing the quality process from incoming materials through final production, ensuring products meet company standards while driving continuous improvement across the manufacturing floor.
The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing people leadership, process oversight, troubleshooting, reporting, root cause analysis, and day-to-day production support. This person will lead a team, partner cross-functionally with production and engineering, and help build scalable quality systems as we continue to grow.
What You’ll Do
• Lead and develop the Quality team across manufacturing operations
• Own quality processes from incoming materials through final product release
• Establish and maintain quality standards, inspection processes, work instructions, and controls
• Monitor production quality and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Investigate quality concerns and lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve issues and improve outcomes
• Develop and maintain quality KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for leadership
• Audit manufacturing processes and ensure procedures and standards are consistently followed
• Lead training and development related to quality expectations and workmanship standards
• Develop and maintain documentation, quality records, and process controls
• Troubleshoot issues directly on the production floor and support real-time problem resolution
• Promote a culture focused on workmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
• Experience leading Quality, Manufacturing, or Operations teams
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments
• Experience with quality systems, inspections, audits, corrective actions, and process improvement
• Ability to analyze data and communicate findings clearly
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing teams
• Experience building processes and improving workflows preferred
• Proficient in reporting and using systems to track performance metrics
Preferred Experience
• Manufacturing, marine, automotive, aerospace, composites, or industrial production experience
• Experience in boat manufacturing or other highly customized production environments strongly preferred
• Experience managing KPIs and performance metrics
• Supervisory or management experience preferred
Success in This Role Looks Like
• Improved first-pass quality and reduced rework
• Faster identification and resolution of production issues
• Increased visibility through clear quality reporting and actionable metrics
• Consistent quality standards across departments and production areas
• A quality team that supports production while maintaining accountability and product standards
What We Offer
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, company-paid life & disability, and more
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth opportunities
• Collaborative, fast-moving manufacturing environment
Please note: Employment with Freeman Boatworks is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
Skills Required
- Experience leading Quality, Manufacturing, or Operations teams
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments
- Experience with quality systems, inspections, audits, corrective actions, and process improvement
- Ability to analyze data and communicate findings clearly
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing teams
- Proficient in reporting and using systems to track performance metrics
- Experience building processes and improving workflows
- Manufacturing, marine, automotive, aerospace, composites, or industrial production experience
- Experience in boat manufacturing or other highly customized production environments
- Supervisory or management experience
- Successful completion of background check and drug screening
What We Do
Freeman Boatworks builds premium offshore fishing boats known for quality, performance, and comfort, setting the standard in offshore excellence with industry-leading innovation and luxury yacht finishes.
