Yacht Production Lead - New-Build & Delivery

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

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.