Production Manager

EagleCraft is a growing custom aluminum boat builder with a strong reputation for craftsmanship, innovation, and delivering high-quality boats.

With a tight-knit team and a strong pipeline of work ahead, we are looking for a Production Manager to help lead our operations through the next stage of growth and modernization.

The Production Manager is a key member of EagleCraft's Senior Leadership Team and plays a critical role in driving execution, developing leaders, improving systems, and ensuring successful boat delivery from start to finish.

This role is ideal for a hands-on operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, values accountability, and enjoys building strong teams and systems.

Production & Project Leadership

• Lead custom boat projects from contract award through final delivery.
• Own production schedules, priorities, and day-to-day execution across the shop floor.
• Coordinate production flow, scheduling, and milestone tracking to ensure projects stay on target.
• Follow up with project teams to ensure timelines, quality standards, and delivery commitments are met.
• Manage changing priorities while maintaining alignment between Manufacturing, Design, Purchasing, and Leadership teams.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor, coach, and develop Project Leads and production leaders.
• Build leadership capability within the shop and create clear accountability across teams.
• Foster a strong culture of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Lead with a visible, supportive, and solutions-oriented approach on the shop floor.

Operational Excellence

• Drive safety, quality, efficiency, and cost control initiatives.
• Strengthen production systems, scheduling tools, and operational processes to support growth and scalability.
• Support modernization and technology initiatives that improve visibility, communication, and performance tracking.
• Ensure production data, schedules, and reporting systems are accurate and actionable.

Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to business planning and operational strategy as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Help shape the future growth and operational maturity of EagleCraft over the next 3–5 years.
• Support a culture focused on accountability, leadership development, and operational excellence.

• Experience in production, operations, or project management within manufacturing, marine, or custom fabrication environments.
• Strong understanding of production workflows, scheduling, and project execution in a custom-build environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams and develop front-line leaders.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to align teams and drive accountability.
• Experience implementing or improving systems, processes, and operational structure.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and enthusiasm for leveraging technology and AI tools to improve operations.
• Ability to captain EagleCraft vessels for sea trials, testing, or delivery is considered a strong asset.

We're looking for someone who fits our culture and leadership philosophy:

• A strong leader who is confident, humble, and team-oriented.
• Someone who earns trust by being present, engaged, and willing to support the team when needed.
• A builder of people, systems, and culture, not just schedules.
• Highly accountable and driven to follow through to the finish line.
• Comfortable making decisions while remaining collaborative and approachable.
• Strategic enough to improve the business while staying connected to daily operations.
• Committed to fairness, consistency, and developing strong teams.

Why EagleCraft

• Small, growing company where your impact is visible and valued.
• Opportunity to shape systems and operations.
• Tight-knit team with strong values and a practical, hands-on culture.
• Part of Bryton Marine Group, family-owned and locally made
• Exciting custom projects and meaningful work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $135,000 + Profit Share
• Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
• RRSP Matching
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development