This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for production planning, purchasing, supplier coordination and material flow at the Flagler facility. The position leads assigned warehouse and supply chain personnel and works closely with the Plant Manager, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer, quality and program teams to keep vessel builds supplied and on schedule. The Production Supervisor directs daily assembly work and production personnel.

Purchasing commitments must remain within approved budgets and delegated authority. Material substitutions, technical changes, disposition of rejected items and changes affecting customer commitments require the appropriate approval. International shipments, controlled items and hazardous materials must be coordinated through qualified and authorized personnel.

Work takes place in an active manufacturing facility, warehouse, office and loading areas, with occasional outdoor support and supplier visits. Conditions may include noise, heat, dust, vehicle traffic and work around machinery or moving loads. Site safety procedures and required personal protective equipment apply.

You’ll play a key role in keeping production moving, ensuring the right materials, suppliers and logistics are in place to support vessel builds and delivery commitments. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and the wider Kraken team, you’ll:

• Develop and manage production schedules, aligning materials, capacity and build readiness with vessel delivery priorities.
• Lead day-to-day purchasing of production materials, components, consumables and external services, proactively managing suppliers, lead times and potential shortages.
• Oversee inventory, receiving, warehousing, kitting and material movement, ensuring materials are available, accurately controlled and fully traceable.
• Drive build readiness, working cross-functionally to resolve shortages, engineering changes, supplier issues and other constraints before they impact production.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight, intercompany transfers and international shipments, balancing schedule, cost and reliability.
• Lead and support the warehouse and logistics team, setting clear priorities and creating a collaborative, solutions-focused environment.
• Monitor supplier performance, inventory accuracy, material readiness and purchasing and freight costs, keeping the Plant Manager informed of risks and priorities.
• Help establish and continuously improve planning, purchasing, inventory and logistics processes as our Flagler operation grows.
• Support the effective use of ERP and material-planning systems, improving data accuracy, material flow and production visibility.
• Identify practical improvements that reduce lead times, inventory costs, waste and production delays as vessel production scales.

• Five or more years of experience in production planning, purchasing, supply chain, materials management or a comparable manufacturing role
• Experience coordinating production schedules, supplier deliveries and material availability in a build-to-order or assembly environment
• Experience leading employees or coordinating work across purchasing, warehouse and production teams
• Practical understanding of bills of material, work orders, material requirements planning, inventory control and supplier lead times
• Experience using ERP or inventory systems to manage purchasing, material demand, receipts and production requirements
• Ability to build and maintain realistic schedules that account for materials, capacity and changing priorities
• Experience obtaining quotes, placing purchase orders and managing supplier commitments
• Ability to evaluate purchasing decisions using quality, delivery, cost and operational requirements
• Practical understanding of cycle counting, material traceability, kitting and inventory accuracy
• Ability to read drawings and technical purchasing requirements and recognize when engineering direction is needed
• Experience managing shortages and supplier delays while keeping the team informed of risks and recovery actions
• Ability to use structured problem-solving and basic data analysis to address recurring issues
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to organize information and communicate priorities
• Strong attention to detail and the discipline to keep schedules, purchasing records and inventory information current
• Clear communication and the ability to work closely with production, engineering, quality, finance and program teams
• Comfortable holding suppliers and team members accountable while maintaining productive working relationships
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make practical recommendations with incomplete information
• Low ego, high agency, no drama. You want the team to win first.
• A practical problem-solver. You take pride in keeping production moving and making commitments the team can meet.
• Able to work on-site in Flagler Beach, with occasional travel and additional hours to support suppliers, deliveries and production milestones
• Able to work throughout an active manufacturing facility, warehouse and loading areas, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, business, engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience supporting marine manufacturing, boatbuilding, aerospace or defense production a plus
• Experience supporting facility startups, production growth or ERP implementation a plus
• Experience sourcing long-lead components and developing alternate suppliers a plus
• Familiarity with serialized components, lot-controlled materials and engineering change control a plus
• Experience coordinating international freight, intercompany transfers or vessel transport a plus
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S and visual management a plus
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification, Lean Six Sigma training or comparable professional development a plus

• Competitive base pay, depending on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, and a 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, public holidays and work-life balance
• Educational assistance, tuition reimbursement and professional development
• The opportunity to help establish a U.S. boat manufacturing operation, build advanced maritime systems and grow with the business

Kraken Technology Group USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.