Operations Project Manager

Lead and manage operations-focused projects from initiation through execution and closure within a boating production environment. Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to align objectives; monitor timelines, resources, budgets, and risk mitigation; drive continuous improvement to enhance manufacturing performance. Implement Daily Management Deployment (DMD) practices, facilitate Gemba walks, and utilize Gemba boards to communicate KPIs, safety metrics, quality issues, and production targets. Coach supervisors and frontline leaders on DMD practices. Develop, manage, and maintain TCA processes (Supply Chain, PPV, VAVE) and track KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, and cost, escalating issues and driving corrective actions. Lead Lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis, standard work) and support value stream mapping and process redesign. Analyze operational data to create dashboards/reports for leadership and ensure data integrity. Act as a change agent to promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, mentoring team members and aligning operational initiatives with business strategy.