Production Manager (Campbell River)

Company Description 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 setting, values accountability, and enjoys building strong teams and systems. Job Description 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. Qualifications - 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 solid teams. Additional Information 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 qualified growth and leadership development Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2olfmu