Head of Production – Yacht Building (Jeddah)

U-People B.V.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious yacht building company in Jeddah is seeking a Head of Production to lead their operations and drive strategic growth. This leadership role requires a strong background in yacht manufacturing, a business-oriented mindset, and a commitment to quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the industry, with proven success in scaling production and managing cross-functional teams. Join this dynamic firm and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of luxury yacht production, contributing to the creation of world-class vessels while enjoying a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent health insurance coverage

Housing assistance (furnished apartments available)

Qualifications

• 5+ years in yacht building with a strong focus on quality and efficiency.
• Proven track record in scaling production and driving growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee yacht production, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance.
• Lead cross-functional teams and optimize workflows for growth.

Skills

Yacht manufacturing expertise

Lean manufacturing

Cost control

Process optimization

Leadership skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Strategic mindset

Fluency in English

Education

BSc/MSc in a technical discipline

Job description

Head of Production – Yacht Building (Jeddah)

Are you looking for an exciting leadership role in the yacht building sector? Do you want to be part of developing a dynamic, ambitious yacht building company in Jeddah? Keep reading!

Function

As Head of Production, you will oversee the entire yacht production process, ensuring exceptional quality, maximizing efficiency, and driving the company’s strategic growth. This leadership role requires expertise in yacht manufacturing, a business-oriented mindset, and a strong focus on scaling operations for international expansion.

Reporting directly to senior management, you will be responsible for developing and managing production systems, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring the best collaboration between engineering, procurement, subcontractors, quality control, and logistics.

Specific duties in this role include:

• Lead yacht production for efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Optimize workflows, implement lean manufacturing, and track KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and classification standards.
• Manage resources, workforce, and subcontractors.
• Scale operations for growth and global expansion, aiming for high annual yacht production.
• Integrate technologies and cost-efficient production methods.
• Quality control to exceed premium standards.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in yacht building with a BSc/MSc degree in a technical discipline.
• Proven track record in scaling production and driving growth.
• Expertise in yacht construction, materials, and industry regulations.
• Skilled in lean manufacturing, cost control, and process optimization.
• Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Strategic mindset, aligning production with business goals.
• Fluent in English (an additional European language is considered a plus).
• Availability and willingness to relocate to Jeddah.

Company

Our client is a young and ambitious yacht-building company specializing in the design and production of luxury yachts and pleasure boats up to 25 meters. With a strong vision for excellence, innovation, and global expansion, the company is assembling a capable team to establish itself as a leader in the high-end yachting industry.

As they embark on this exciting journey, they are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Head of Production to lead the shipyard’s operations and play a key role in shaping the company’s future.

Offer

This is a unique opportunity to join Luxury Yachts in Jeddah, a growing company specializing in luxury yacht production. As a key leader, you will help shape the company’s future and contribute to the creation of world-class vessels.

• Competitive salary ranging from €8,750 to €10,000 net per month.
• Excellent health insurance coverage.
• Housing at your own expense (fully furnished apartments available for €850–€1,300 per month).

More information

If you are interested in the Head of Production role, you can send me your updated CV at [e-mail], or you can apply directly to this post.

*Please note that upon the recruitment process, a thorough background check will be performed.