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Damen Shipyards Group

Ship design, construction, repair, and services

Production Manager - Yachting

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAntalya, TürkiyeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • A minimum of 10 years of production experience in the shipbuilding industry is required.
  • Experience in new-build yacht production, including paint, outfitting, and multidisciplinary production management, is required.
  • Candidates without shipbuilding experience will not be considered.
  • Strong knowledge of production planning, resource management, subcontractor coordination, quality systems, and lean manufacturing principles is required.
  • Strong leadership, people management, planning, problem-solving, and reporting skills are required.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are required.
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Candidates must be based in Antalya or willing to relocate.
  • Candidates must be willing to travel internationally when required.
  • Male candidates must have completed their military obligation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate all production activities throughout new-build yacht projects, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality, safety, and project requirements.
  • Manage multidisciplinary production teams, suppliers, and subcontractors while working closely with Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and Quality Control to ensure successful execution and delivery of yacht projects.
  • Prepare and manage production plans, schedules, delivery milestones, and work packages for yacht projects.
  • Lead and coordinate paint, yacht outfitting, piping, mechanical, machinery, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and insulation, electrical, interior, and carpentry production activities.
  • Organize production sites and coordinate resource allocation across multiple yacht projects.
  • Monitor production progress, man-hours, quality performance, productivity, and overall operational efficiency.
  • Ensure effective communication and coordination between all production disciplines.
  • Coordinate suppliers and subcontractors while monitoring technical specifications, deliveries, and production performance.
  • Work closely with the Project Management team to implement project execution plans.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement, productivity enhancement, and quality development.
  • Support yacht launching, commissioning, sea trials, and delivery activities from a production perspective.
  • Lead, coach, and develop production teams while resolving operational challenges.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards, environmental regulations, company policies, and class requirements.
  • Regularly report production performance, project risks, resource requirements, and improvement initiatives to senior management.

About the Company

Damen Shipyards Group

Ship design, construction, repair, and services

Damen provides design, shipbuilding, ship repair and related services for maritime needs, offering ships and platforms to enable safe, reliable and efficient operation across oceans, seas, lakes and rivers with a focus on sustainability. It uses standardized designs and modular production, collaborating with an international maritime cluster to build ships and share knowledge to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. The company differentiates itself through family ownership, emphasis on standardisation, long-term thinking and a global network that enables knowledge transfer and scalable production. Its goal is to become the most sustainable shipbuilder in the world, contributing to sustainable local development through its network and craftsmanship.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$324.5M
Headquarters
Gorinchem, Netherlands
Founded
1927

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