Arcboatcompany
Supervisor, Production
Torrance, CA. Posted 4 months ago
The role
You will own the manufacturing of high-voltage battery systems and powertrain subassemblies. You will lead a team of production technicians to meet production targets for battery packs, harnesses, motors, and electromechanical systems.
What you will do
- Own safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance of the Battery, Electrical Systems, and Mechanical subs manufacturing area
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of production technicians
- Execute the daily production plan by balancing labor and removing constraints
- Partner with engineering, supply chain, and quality to resolve technical issues
- Drive structured root cause analysis for electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing issues
- Continuously improve assembly processes, tooling, ergonomics, and workstation layouts
- Lead implementation of engineering changes and new product introductions
- Monitor manufacturing metrics including safety, yield, defects, and throughput
- Maintain standards for high-voltage safety, workmanship, and ESD controls
- Develop future team leads and build a scalable manufacturing organization
Required qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in a fast paced manufacturing or production environment
- Prior experience in leading a team or a project
- Willingness to get hands on with build projects as needed
- Ability to be flexible and get creative to keep complex projects moving forward
- Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50lbs
- Ability to stand for a majority of the shift
Nice to have
- 1+ years of experience in a supervisory role in manufacturing
- Previous experience leading production technicians or manufacturing teams in a fast-paced production environment
- Experience partnering cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, and supply chain
- Demonstrated ability to lead structured problem solving using data and root cause analysis
- Comfortable interpreting engineering documentation including drawings, work instructions, BOMs, and manufacturing process documentation
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Comfortable pushing an intense but sustainable pace
- Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy
Benefits
- 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
- 14 weeks fully paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
- Highly competitive PTO
- Life and disability insurance
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
- $500 annual water fund
- $500 annual professional development reimbursement
- Monthly AI stipend
- Annual reimbursement for PPE and ergonomic equipment
- Captain training
- Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee
- Relocation assistance depending on role eligibility
About the company
Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry by rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs. They are scaling production of their flagship model and extending their platform to commercial applications.