Production Manager

SupportFinity™; Central Visayas; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SupportFinity™ seeks a Production Manager to oversee operations in Central Visayas, Philippines. The role requires establishing a self-sustaining shipyard and developing a competent shipbuilding team while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Engineering and at least five years of relevant experience, with a focus on continuous improvement and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in Production Management or similar role.
• Proven knowledge in vessel production and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma or Lean Management.

Responsibilities

• Establish a self-sustaining shipyard.
• Develop a professional and competent team of shipbuilders.
• Manage external contractors effectively.

Skills

Leadership Development

Innovation and continuous improvement

Cost reduction initiatives

Team building

Education

Degree in Engineering, Project Management or Shipbuilding

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Overview

The Production Manager ensures that a culture of accountability is established and maintained. To plan, organize and empower the production team to deliver their works safely, efficiently, on time, within budget and to the Austal standard.

Responsibilities

• Establish a self-sustaining shipyard
• Develop a professional and competent team of shipbuilders in line with the shipyard development and project requirements.
• Ensures an ongoing commitment to Leadership Development.
• Promotes a culture of innovation and continuous improvement throughout the Production department.
• Ensure that production risks are being tracked and mitigated as effectively as possible.
• Ensures that resources required for projects are made available.
• Ensures appropriate planning and monitoring of production activities is carried out to support schedule compliance.
• Build projects according to the agreed specification, Class and Austal Standards.
• Comply with all company safety policies, standards and procedures. Ensure integration of HSE into the department processes to maintain a high standard of compliance and support the achievement of HSE objectives and targets.
• Manage external contractors as required and liaise with the Procurement Manager to ensure all material requirements are met in an efficient manner (time, cost, quality).
• Establish and monitor labour and material budgets, periodic reporting on cost performance and variances. Identifying and implementing cost reduction initiatives.
• To conduct work as per Austal Group standards and procedures. Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives as well as identify and implement waste elimination initiatives.
• Actively support all Austal policies and values. Establish and maintain a culture of accountability and responsibility as well as promote strong working relationships between Balamban personnel and other Austal work places.

Required Skills / Experience / Attributes

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management or Shipbuilding
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in Production Management or similar role
• Proven knowledge in vessel production and manufacturing processes
• Six Sigma, Lean Management or similar
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Desirable

• Aluminium Shipbuilding experience
• Operations experience in Marine/Ship Repair
• Managed a Production team of at least 500 pax

Why Austal

• Austal has a proven reputation as a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class vessels.
• Austal is well placed towards goal zero in carbon emissions and designing world first products in an extremely competitive environment.
• Offers opportunities to lead and support in a competent and dynamic work environment.
• Provides opportunities to develop talents and contribute to knowledge transfer within the department and across the organization.

Why Austal Philippines

• Our greatest assets are our people.
• The vibrant and warm nature of our team fosters a collaborative and welcoming work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth, personal development, and involvement in innovative projects.