Assembly Manager

Parker Boats traces its roots to Parker Offshore, founded in the late 1960s along the Outer Banks of Beaufort, NC. Parker Boats is a premium offshore and inshore fishing boat manufacturer with heritage built on quality, strength, and seaworthiness, guided by time-tested design and a commitment to craftsmanship.

The Assembly Manager is responsible for leading and directing all manufacturing operations within Parker Offshore to ensure the efficient, safe, and timely production of high-quality boats. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across all production functions, including assembly, rigging, finishing, scheduling, workforce management, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Assembly Manager is accountable for achieving production targets, improving operational efficiency, maintaining quality standards, controlling costs, and developing a high-performing manufacturing team. This position works closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Maintenance, and Executive Leadership to ensure the success execution of Parker Offshore production goals and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

· Direct and oversee assembly operations through final boat completion, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery

· Lead, develop, and hold accountable supervisors, leads, and manufacturing team members

· Establish production goals, schedules, staffing plans, and performance metrics to meet business objectives

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, throughput, quality, cost reduction, and operational excellence

· Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Human Resources to ensure seamless production flow and resolve operational challenges

· Monitor and manage production performance, labor utilization, manufacturing costs, and key operational metrics

· Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and craftsmanship

· Support strategic planning, capacity management, workforce development, facility improvements, and future growth initiatives