Operations Manager (Ship Building/Marine)

Navalt Inc.; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 781,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Navalt Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the ship building/marine yard operations, covering production, logistics, and maintenance. You will ensure safety, budget adherence, and timely project delivery while coordinating across Engineering, Procurement, and Quality teams.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and proven managerial experience in yard operations, with a strong focus on leadership, cost control, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Relevant managerial experience in operations, production, yard management, or project management.
• Experience in shipbuilding, marine, heavy engineering, or related industry preferred.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge of production and yard operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day yard operations including production, logistics, maintenance, material movement.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and regulations across yard operations.
• Plan and manage manpower, materials, machinery, and equipment for projects.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Production/Construction, Quality, and other departments.
• Develop and manage operational budgets and monitor costs for optimization.
• Define and track KPIs, analyze data, and implement improvements.
• Ensure projects meet timelines, budgets, and quality requirements.

Skills

Yard operations

Project planning

Safety management

Resource planning

Budgeting

KPI monitoring

Quality control

Inventory management

Maintenance management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

MS Office

ERP systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Operations Manager (Ship Building/Marine)

The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the yard, including Production, Logistics, Maintenance, Safety, Resource Management, and overall project execution. The role involves ensuring that operational activities are carried out safely, efficiently, within budget, and in accordance with required quality standards and project timelines. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, relevant managerial experience, and strong leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, optimize resources, and ensure timely project delivery.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Relevant managerial experience in Operations, Production, Yard Management, Project Management, or a similar function
• Experience in shipbuilding, boat manufacturing, marine, heavy engineering, fabrication, manufacturing, or a related industry is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating multiple projects or activities simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of production and yard operations
• Strong project planning and execution skills
• Knowledge of safety practices, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Effective manpower and resource planning skills
• Budgeting, cost control, and cost optimization capabilities
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent interdepartmental coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant ERP/project management systems

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day activities of the yard, including production, logistics, maintenance, material movement, and other operational activities
• Implement and enforce safety procedures, policies, and applicable regulations across yard operations
• Conduct or coordinate risk assessments and promote a strong safety-conscious work culture
• Plan and manage manpower, materials, machinery, tools, and equipment to ensure optimum utilization and availability for project requirements
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Production/Construction, Quality Control, and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and efficient project execution
• Develop and manage operational budgets, monitor expenditure, control operational costs, and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising safety or quality
• Define and track operational KPIs, analyze performance and productivity data, identify operational gaps, and implement corrective and improvement measures
• Oversee operational aspects of projects and ensure completion within agreed timelines, budgets, technical requirements, and quality standards
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, procedures, layouts, resource utilization, and workflows
• Implement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational efficiency
• Coordinate with the Quality team to implement and monitor quality control procedures and ensure that vessels meet required specifications, standards, and customer requirements
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, service providers, regulatory agencies, and other external stakeholders as required
• Participate in manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, performance monitoring, and development of operational and project personnel
• Develop and support long-term operational strategies and plans aligned with organizational objectives, production requirements, and future projects
• Oversee the availability and utilization of materials, consumables, tools, and equipment while maintaining adequate stock levels and minimizing shortages and operational delays
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance of yard machinery, equipment, tools, utilities, and infrastructure to minimize downtime and maintain operational readiness
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, support project-related customer interactions, and coordinate the timely resolution of operational or service-related concerns
• Ensure operational activities comply with applicable statutory, regulatory, safety, environmental, and organizational requirements
• Maintain appropriate operational records, reports, and documentation
• Prepare and present periodic reports on production progress, operational performance, resource utilization, project status, costs, safety, quality, and other key operational indicators to management

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Yard operations and production management
• Project planning, execution, and monitoring
• Safety management and risk assessment
• Manpower and resource planning
• Budgeting, cost control, and cost optimization
• Operational KPI monitoring and performance analysis
• Quality control and continuous improvement
• Inventory, logistics, and material management
• Preventive and corrective maintenance management
• Stakeholder and customer relationship management
• Regulatory compliance and operational documentation
• Leadership, team management, and staff developmentAnalytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making
• MS Office, ERP systems, and project management tools
• Strong communication, negotiation, and coordination skills

• Job Title: Operations Manager
• Job Type: Full-time
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience: Relevant managerial experience in operations, production, yard management, or project management

Salary: ₹70,000 – ₹90,000 per month (based on experience and qualifications)

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