Production Manager - Marine Interior Fit-out

Silver Yachts Australia Pty Ltd; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Yachts Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the day-to-day production operations of our Australian interior fit-out facility. The role involves coordinating a team of 15-20 tradespeople, ensuring safety, schedule adherence and budget control.

You will work with Design, Procurement and Production to optimise workflows, drive continuous improvement and ensure seamless integration of interior modules with vessel construction in China.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production leadership in marine or luxury manufacturing.
• Experience coordinating production activities across sites or with international operations.
• Strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee labour, equipment and materials; implement lean manufacturing (5S) and continuous improvement; lead daily toolbox talks and weekly planning meetings.
• Develop and monitor detailed production schedules; coordinate with Design, Procurement and Production teams; optimise PBS/WBS; ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Assist in preparing production budgets; monitor labour and material consumption; control costs and minimise waste.
• Supervise Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs); drive closure of non-conformances (NCs); maintain production risk register; ensure WHS compliance.
• Provide feedback to Design on manufacturability; act as the operational link between Production, Design, Procurement, Quality and the China shipyard.
• Lead, recruit, train and performance-manage the production team; foster a safe, collaborative and high-performing culture.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Production planning

Scheduling

Cost control

Leadership

WHS compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor or higher in Marine/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or Project Management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

Silver Yachts Australia is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the day-to-day production operations of our Australian interior fit-out facility.

The Production Manager will lead and coordinate a production team of approximately 15-20 tradespeople, leading hands and supervisors, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget and to the high standards of craftsmanship expected of the Silver Yachts brand.

Working closely with the Director, senior management, Design, Procurement and Production teams, you will coordinate production activities, optimise workflow, improve resource utilisation and foster a positive, high-performing production culture.

The role provides operational leadership across the Australian production facility, driving continuous improvement in production systems, quality, communication and scheduling while ensuring Australian-built interior modules integrate seamlessly with vessel construction activities in China.

Success in this role will be measured through improved production efficiency, reduced rework, enhanced product quality, effective cross-functional collaboration, stronger team engagement and the consistent delivery of production milestones in support of the company's commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management: Oversee labour, equipment and materials; implement lean manufacturing (5S) and continuous improvement; lead daily toolbox talks and weekly planning meetings.

Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and monitor detailed production schedules; coordinate with Design, Procurement and Production teams; optimise PBS/WBS; ensure project milestones are achieved.

Cost & Budget Control: Assist in preparing production budgets; monitor labour and material consumption; control costs and minimise waste.

Quality & Risk Management: Supervise Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs); drive closure of non-conformances (NCs); maintain production risk register; ensure full compliance with WHS legislation and company safety policies.

Design & Cross-Departmental Coordination: Provide practical feedback to the Design team on manufacturability; act as the primary operational link between Production, Design, Procurement, Quality and the China shipyard.

People & Resource Management: Lead, recruit, train and performance-manage the production team; foster a safe, collaborative and high-performing culture.

Proven experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Project Manager, Marine Operations Manager, Refit Manager or similar leadership role within marine, manufacturing, construction or complex fit-out industries.

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects safely, efficiently, on time, within budget and to high-quality standards.

Strong production planning, scheduling, workflow coordination and resource management skills.

Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and production documentation.

Sound understanding of quality management systems, WHS, risk management and continuous improvement methodologies.

Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving and decision‑making skills.

Commercial awareness, including production budgeting, cost control and resource utilisation.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Background in marine, shipbuilding, luxury manufacturing or complex interior fit-out.

Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, 5S or similar continuous improvement initiatives.

Proficiency in production planning software, ERP systems, Microsoft Project or similar tools.

Tertiary qualification in Marine, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.

Experience managing teams of 20+ employees in a manufacturing or project-based environment.

Experience coordinating production activities across multiple sites or with international manufacturing operations.

Silver Yachts Australia specialises in the interior fit-out of luxury superyachts, delivering high-quality interior modules and craftsmanship to meet the exacting standards of the Silver Yachts brand.

Our Australian production facility works closely with our international shipbuilding operations to ensure seamless integration of interior modules into vessel construction.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be measured through:

• Improved production efficiency.
• Reduced rework and enhanced product quality.
• Effective budget and cost control.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration.
• Improved team engagement.
• Consistent delivery of production milestones in support of commercial objectives.

If you have the leadership experience, technical understanding and commercial awareness to manage a complex production environment, we will welcome your application.