Director of Operations

Brunswick Corporation•Edgewater, FL

13d•$118,400 - $174,100

About The Position

As part of the talented Boston Whaler team, we are seeking a dynamic Director of Operations to lead approximately 400 team members in our Assembly department. This is a critical leadership role for a hands‑on, forward‑thinking operations expert who thrives in fast‑paced environments and is passionate about building strong teams, elevating culture, and driving continuous improvement. If you are energized by leading change, developing people, and shaping the future of a manufacturing operation, we want to meet you. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment; marine/boat manufacturing experience highly preferred.
Proven success implementing Lean systems and leading cultural transformation.
Strong understanding of Andon systems, visual management, production flow, and Lean tools.
Experience leading large teams (300+ employees) in a fast‑paced, high‑mix manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and build strong relationships across functions.
Strong analytical and statistical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive action.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal.
High energy, sense of urgency, and a hands‑on leadership style.
Ability to work shift standing, bending, reaching
Moderate lifting ability up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment (may be above 100 ambient degrees or below 10 ambient degrees in areas of production)
Ability to work in a fiberglass dust environment and a fast paced, noisy environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Nice To Haves

marine/boat manufacturing experience highly preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Lead with Purpose - Provide strong, visible leadership that inspires trust, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement; Influence change across all levels of the organization, including areas outside direct reporting lines; Foster a safe, inclusive, and high‑performance environment where employees feel empowered to contribute and grow.
Develop High-Performing Teams - Strengthen team cohesion, communication, and problem‑solving skills through mentoring and development of managers, supervisors, and frontline leaders to build capability and bench strength; ensure employees receive the training, coaching, and support needed to excel in a Lean manufacturing environment.
Drive Operational Excellence - Lead the implementation and sustainment of Lean systems, including Gemba, Andon, 5S, standard work, takt time, and A3 problem solving; Build a culture where problems are surfaced quickly, addressed through structured root‑cause analysis, and prevented from recurring; Improve performance across key metrics: safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Lead Strategic Initiatives - Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, HR, and finance to align operational strategies with company goal; Lead capital planning, budgeting, and execution of facility and equipment projects; Support new product introductions and engineering changes to ensure seamless integration into production.