Manufacturing Supervisor

About the position

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Manufacturing Supervisor. This position reports to Operations Manager and will work in Vancouver, BC.

Vancouver:

Dometic Marine’s headquarters are in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. The facility develops and manufactures hydraulic, electronic, and combustion-based products.

As Manufacturing Supervisor of the Vancouver Team, you will be responsible for supervising production employees, organizing and monitoring workflow.

General Responsibilities:

• Communicate job expectations and enforce systems, policies, and procedures.
• Coach, support, and manage employee performance as appropriate.
• Implement, maintain, and promote 5S and lean manufacturing principles to optimize productivity and efficiency through the implementation and maintenance of the Dometic Production System (DPS)
• Ensure compliance to the Dometic Production System principles and Health and Safety programs through regular shopfloor audits
• Ensure compliance to production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, establish priorities, monitor progress and resolve problems in live production.
• Responsible for proper maintenance and organization of parts in and out of inventory.
• Manage consumable items for production use.
• Coordinate rework.
• Responsible for accuracy of change logs.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and procedures.
• Maintain quality delivery by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Implement counter-cause to root-caused defects within the manufacturing process.
• Provide manufacturing information by compiling and analyzing production performance records and data. Report results on shift production summaries.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of equipment and resources, and by identifying, communicating, and controlling health and safety risks.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• Retirement Programs (RSP and Company Pension Plan)
• Paid Vacation
• Statutory Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Tuition and Professional Designation dues assistance
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Company events
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will bring the following qualifications and experiences:

• At minimum a diploma in a Mechanical or Technical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a CNC machine shop.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint; and, the ability to learn other applications quickly.
• Knowledgeable of MRP and ERP systems
• Previous experience in a manufacturing/production industry would be an asset.
• Proven track record of leading by example and inspiring best efforts in others.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Natural adaptability and agility in managing shifting production conditions.
• Operate with sound judgement in balancing competing priorities and resources.
• Well-developed organizational skills with strong ability to manage a variety of tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team.

Dometic's core values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The salary for this position ranges from $81,000 CAD to $95,000 CAD per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role. Here is Dometic Vancouver's Pay Transparency Report for 2025: Dometic Vancouver Pay Transparency Report.