Production Manager - Lamination

Location: Merritt Island, Florida, United States; onsite. Minimal travel required, up to 5%.

Salary: $103,200–$144,000 annually, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a global marine company producing boats and marine recreation products through fiberglass and aluminum manufacturing facilities and a portfolio of established marine brands.

What you will do

• Lead and supervise supervisors, team leads, support staff, and production employees in a manufacturing operation.
• Apply Lean tools including Andon, value-stream mapping, flow improvement, and line balancing.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, and continuous improvement across the production area.
• Monitor production flow, identify bottlenecks, and develop solutions with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Coach and develop supervisors, team leaders, and Lean Six Sigma belt employees.
• Oversee the transition of new products and technologies into production while maintaining employee communication and relations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related field, or related experience in lamination, fiberglass, or composite manufacturing.
• At least 7 years of operational experience across multiple manufacturing, quality, or engineering phases, including cross-functional leadership.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and demonstrated experience; Black Belt certification is preferred.
• Proficiency in Lean tools and operational management, with a proven ability to drive results through leadership and influence.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications, with strong verbal, written, listening, and communication skills.
• Must currently be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Strong organizational, follow-up, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project; simulation software experience is a plus.
• Experience demonstrating respectful, inclusive, ethical, and employee-focused leadership.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture focused on safety, integrity, continuous improvement, and personal growth.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation and a 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution and a well-being program.
• Product purchase discounts and additional employee benefits.