Marine Shop Manager

Barton & Gray LLC; North Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton & Gray Mariners Club is seeking a Marine Shop Manager in North Stonington, CT to lead the Yacht Shop operations. You will supervise trade departments, conduct vessel inspections, and drive project execution to meet launch schedules while maintaining strict safety standards.

The role requires multi-trade leadership experience, attention to detail, and the ability to manage fast-paced marine projects across seasons.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Minimum three years management experience preferably in a boat yard or marina.
• Minimum seven years of experience within the marine industry or equivalent trade experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with attention to detail and safety as a priority.

Responsibilities

• Trade Department Leadership: Supervise department coordinators across trades including Carpentry, Upholstery, Paint, Fiberglass, Electrical, and Varnish.
• Vessel Inspection & Scope Planning: Conduct thorough vessel inspections to establish winter worklists and integrate active punch-list items.
• In-Season Fleet Quality Surveys: Travel to in-season vessel locations to survey conditions and scope maintenance projects.
• Project Management & Scheduling: Direct project execution and workflow to align with master completion schedules.
• Service Coordination: Collaborate with the Northern Service Manager to optimize vessel shop repair sequences.
• Quality Assurance & Final Delivery: Enforce quality control standards prior to release.
• Safety & Compliance: Lead safety practices and ensure training and accountability.
• General Duties: Perform additional operational and supervisory tasks as needed.

Job description

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Marine Shop Manager

Full Time North Stonington, CT, US

Salary Range: $87,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Barton & Gray Mariners Club is revolutionizing the yachting industry with best-in-class hospitality. As an exclusive yachting club, we provide private and memorable outings across 35+ stunning harbors. With our expanding footprint, we are seeking a leader to oversee our Yacht Shop operations in Stonington, CT. The Shop Manager oversees specialized department coordinators across trade disciplines, conducts fleet quality inspections, and oversees project execution to ensure shop work meets high quality standards and aligns with launch schedules.

Primary Responsibilities:

Trade Department Leadership: Supervise department coordinators across trades, including Carpentry, Upholstery, Paint, Fiberglass, Electrical, and Varnish

Vessel Inspection & Scope Planning: Conduct thorough vessel inspections to establish comprehensive winter worklists and integrate active punch-list items

In-Season Fleet Quality Surveys: Travel to in-season vessel locations to survey conditions, identify quality deficiencies, and scope upcoming shoulder and winter maintenance projects

Project Management & Scheduling: Direct project execution and workflow to ensure all vessel work strictly adheres to master completion schedules

Service Coordination: Collaborate directly with the Northern Service Manager to optimize the sequence of operations for vessels undergoing shop repairs

Quality Assurance & Final Delivery: Enforce strict quality control standards to ensure all shop projects are completed to specification prior to release

Safety & Compliance: Lead by example in all safety practices by consistently following and enforcing company safety standards, ensuring employees are properly trained, addressing unsafe behaviors or conditions promptly, and fostering a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility

General Duties: Perform additional operational and supervisory responsibilities as assigned to support shop productivity

Education and Experience:

Minimum three years management experience preferably in a boat yard or marina

Minimum seven years of experience within the marine industry or equivalent trade experience

Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment

Demonstrated leadership ability

Experience working in an environment where attention to detail and safety were preeminent

Physical Job Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs

Must to able to climb ladders and scaffolding when necessary

Must be able to maneuver about vessels, both on and off the water

Must be able to wear a respirator and other PPE as required

Must be able to kneel, crouch, and reach overhead frequently

Employees will be subject to environments where VOC chemicals (e.g., epoxy, urethane) are present.