Supervisor, Operations

Summary

Barletta Boats is built on exceptional craftsmanship, strong values, and a culture that truly sets us apart. As a Supervisor, Operations, you’ll be a functional working leader who removes obstacles, supports growth, and drives aligned results across your team and department. You’ll guide, instruct, and develop your group to achieve excellence in safety, productivity, quality, and culture. “Supervisors provide guidance, instruction, direction, and leadership to their group for the purpose of achieving aligned results.”

Our Values define who we are:

1. Treat everyone like family
2. Always do the right thing
3. Relentlessly pursue excellence

Our Leadership Expectations shape how we lead:

1. Connect with Purpose
2. Execute with Excellence
3. Build the Future

“Barletta’s culture is what sets us apart and creates a great employee experience.”

Job Responsibilities

Champion a “Barletta Great” Culture

• Know your team deeply—their roles, strengths, and proficiencies—to support their development into the best in the industry.
• Listen proactively and address changes in processes and procedures with clarity and consistency.
• Address issues, promote best practices, resolve conflicts, and report accidents or policy violations.
• Influence a positive environment by holding yourself and others accountable to Barletta’s employment and conduct policies.
• Complete all administrative functions related to hourly payroll.
• Adhere to required training and development expectations.
• Conduct annual performance reviews.
• Complete coaching and corrective action documentation and develop plans that support performance improvement and growth.

Establish and Support a Culture of Safety

• Make SAFETY A PRIORITY in every action and decision.
• Hold yourself and others accountable to Barletta’s safety standards and processes.
• Actively observe and identify opportunities to improve safety behaviors and production processes.
• Ensure daily safety awareness through toolbox talks and other communication methods.
• Elevate safety concerns and recommend solutions to Plant Managers or the Safety Manager.

Support Productivity & Quality

• Maintain strong department knowledge—understand all production processes in your group and how your work impacts others.
• Maintain organized work areas including offices, workstations, racks, carts, tools, tables, and floors, meeting Barletta’s housekeeping expectations.
• Communicate daily productivity goals and updates proactively.
• Review daily and weekly production schedules and develop plans to meet production targets.
• Train and mentor your group to maximize knowledge, skills, abilities, and overall performance across Safety, Productivity, and Quality.

Leadership Behaviors

• Influence a positive work environment aligned with Barletta’s culture.
• Be available and known as the first point of contact for obstacles or questions.
• Demonstrate patience and understanding when training and mentoring team members.
• Recognize problems, gather information, and implement solutions—especially when processes change.

Qualifications

• Dependable with excellent attendance and reliability.
• Positive disposition that reflects Barletta’s culture.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge to support administrative functions.
• Availability to work additional hours (40+) and possible Saturdays.

Education & Experience

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 6–7 years of functional experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of management experience in the marine industry (supervisor experience preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is based on past job history, knowledge, and experience.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision
• Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance & AD&D
• Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Legal, ID Theft
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Program