Production Manager, Yachting

436 Damen Shipyards Antalya; Muratpaşa; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Damen Shipyards Antalya is seeking a Production Manager (Yachting) to lead and coordinate production activities across new-build yacht projects in Antalya. You will ensure on-time delivery within budget while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance with project requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, 10+ years in shipbuilding production, and fluency in English. Based in Antalya with international travel and relocation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of production experience in the shipbuilding industry.
• Proven experience in new-build yacht production, including paint, outfitting, and multidisciplinary production management.
• Applications from candidates without shipbuilding experience will not be considered.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, resource management, subcontractor coordination, quality systems, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong leadership, people management, planning, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage production plans, schedules, delivery milestones, and work packages for yacht projects.
• Lead and coordinate paint, yacht outfitting, piping, mechanical, machinery, HVAC & 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 HSE standards, environmental regulations, company policies, and class requirements.
• Regularly report production performance, project risks, resource requirements, and improvement initiatives to senior management.

Skills

Production planning

Resource management

Subcontractor coordination

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

Job description

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

Production Manager (Yachting)

The Role Leads and coordinates all production activities throughout new-build yacht projects, ensuring that all work is completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality, safety, and project requirements. Manages multidisciplinary production teams, suppliers, and subcontractors while working closely with Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and Quality Control to ensure the successful execution and delivery of yacht projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage production plans, schedules, delivery milestones, and work packages for yacht projects.
• Lead and coordinate paint, yacht outfitting, piping, mechanical, machinery, HVAC & 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 HSE standards, environmental regulations, company policies, and class requirements.
• Regularly report production performance, project risks, resource requirements, and improvement initiatives to senior management.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of production experience in the shipbuilding industry.
• Proven experience in new-build yacht production, including paint, outfitting, and multidisciplinary production management.
• Applications from candidates without shipbuilding experience will not be considered.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, resource management, subcontractor coordination, quality systems, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong leadership, people management, planning, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English.

Other Requirements

Based in Antalya or willing to relocate. Willing to travel internationally when required. No military obligation for male candidates.

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities. Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family. We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family.