Production Manager

Overview
Oversee all shipyard production activities in Spain, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Reporting to senior management, you will lead multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate resources, and drive operational efficiency across newbuild, repair, and conversion projects.

Key Duties

• Plan, schedule, and manage all production activities to meet delivery deadlines.
• Allocate manpower, equipment, and materials efficiently across multiple projects.
• Monitor progress, resolve delays, and implement corrective actions when required.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, and project management teams.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring adherence to scope and schedule.
• Lead daily production meetings; provide clear direction to supervisors and workforce.
• Track KPIs including productivity, quality, safety performance, and budget adherence.

Requirements

• Significant production management experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, or heavy marine engineering.
• Strong understanding of steelwork, piping, mechanical, electrical, and outfitting operations.
• Proven ability to manage large, multi-skilled teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a hands-on leadership approach.
• Fluent in Spanish and professional-level English.
• Proficient in production planning tools and reporting systems.
• Willingness to work on-site and adapt to changing operational priorities.

Opportunity
A rare chance to take a leadership role in shipyard operations in Spain. This position offers the platform to influence production performance, work on diverse and complex marine projects, and play a key role in delivering vessels and repairs to exacting standards.