Continuous Improvement Manager - Marine Components
Listed on 2026-07-22
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering
Summary
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Site/Brand Lead drives operational excellence across assigned MBI manufacturing operations, supporting the entire production of premium boats and marine components. This role partners with plant and MBI leadership to enhance performance in hull fabrication, assembly, upholstery, rigging, and finishing while preserving the craftsmanship and brand quality that MBI is known for. A core accountability is the reduction of Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) through disciplined problem‑solving, defect elimination, and process control.
The CI Lead acts as a hands‑on change agent, deploying methodologies— including Lean principles— in a high‑customization environment to strengthen a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Reduction & Problem Solving (PRIMARY DELIVERABLE)
- Own plant‑wide COPQ reduction strategy, including:
- Baseline accuracy
- Internal failures (scrap, rework, repair hours)
- External failures (warranty, dealer claims, field issues)
- Extended appraisal costs (inspection inefficiencies)
- Align with MBI Quality initiatives by co‑establishing brand/site baseline COPQ metrics and drive year‑over‑year reduction targets.
- Lead structured problem‑solving activities by using:
- A3 thinking
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- 8D / DMAIC methodologies
- Facilitate cross‑functional problem‑solving activities (workshops, coaching, training, etc.) on top external (warranty) and internal (plant losses), including:
- Inspection
- Rework
- Gelcoat and cosmetic defects
- Upholstery rework
- Electrical and functional system failures
- Ensure permanent corrective actions with validation, standardization, and follow‑up audits.
- Build capability across teams to solve problems at the root cause—not symptoms.
- Create transparency through COPQ dashboards and integrate into daily management.
- Own plant‑wide COPQ reduction strategy, including:
- Operational Excellence in Premium Boat Manufacturing
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