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SYR are excited to be recruiting for a stellar UK re-fit service centre in sunny Southampton!
This client is a premier refit, repair & maintenance service centre.
They deliver uncompromising quality, precision engineering & bespoke craftsmanship to an international clientele that expects nothing short of excellence.
With modern workshops, precision engineering facilities & a highly skilled team, this client undertake a wide range of projects — from complete refits & complex repairs to high-performance upgrades.
Role Overview
This client are seeking an experienced & driven Production Manager with a strong technical shipyard background to oversee the planning, coordination & delivery of multiple refit, repair projects. The ideal candidate will combine technical proficiency with exceptional leadership, project management & client-facing skills.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget & to the highest standards of quality expected by our clients and brand.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, manage & motivate multi-disciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, joinery, painting & engineering disciplines.
* Oversee day-to-day production activities across multiple vessels, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently & to specification.
* Interpret & work from technical drawings, specifications, & engineering documents.
* Plan & monitor production schedules using GANTT charts or similar project management tools, adjusting priorities to meet deadlines.
* Liaise with high-profile clients, captains & project managers, providing clear communication and progress updates throughout the project lifecycle.
* Collaborate with the estimating team to develop costings, quotations & project budgets, ensuring accuracy & profitability.
* Manage material procurement, subcontractor coordination & workflow planning.
* Conduct quality control inspections & final handovers with clients.
* Identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiency gains & innovation within the production environment.
Skills & Experience
* Proven background (minimum 5+ years) in a shipyard or marine production management role within the superyacht, custom yacht, or high-end boatbuilding sector.
* Strong technical understanding of refit and new build processes, materials & marine systems.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings & schematics.
* Demonstrable experience in managing teams, subcontractors & multiple concurrent projects.
* Excellent client-facing & communication skills; confident liaising with high-net-worth individuals & professional yacht crews.
* Proficiency in project planning software & GANTT chart formulation.
* Sound commercial understanding of estimating, pricing & project cost control.
* Strong problem-solving abilities, leadership qualities & attention to detail.
* Relevant qualifications in marine engineering, naval architecture, or production management preferred.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
* Opportunity to work on world-class vessels and bespoke projects.
* Professional development and training opportunities.
* Supportive, collaborative team culture.
* Modern facilities located in the heart of Southampton’s thriving marine sector.
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