Marine Shop Manager

ADP; North Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton & Gray Mariners Club is seeking a Marine Shop Manager to lead our yacht shop operations in North Stonington, CT. The role oversees carpentry, upholstery, paint, fiberglass, electrical, and varnish trades, conducts vessel inspections, and ensures projects align with launch schedules.

The ideal candidate will have at least seven years in the marine industry and a minimum of three years in management within a boat yard or marina, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality control.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years management experience in a boat yard or marina.
• Minimum seven years in the marine industry or equivalent trade experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Trade Department Leadership: Supervise department coordinators across Carpentry, Upholstery, Paint, Fiberglass, Electrical, and Varnish.
• Vessel Inspection & Scope Planning: Conduct thorough vessel inspections and develop winter worklists.
• In-Season Fleet Quality Surveys: Travel to in-season vessels to assess conditions and plan maintenance.
• Project Management & Scheduling: Direct project execution to meet master completion schedules.
• Service Coordination: Align shop operations with the Northern Service Manager for sequencing.
• Quality Assurance & Final Delivery: Ensure all shop projects meet specifications before release.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety standards and train employees to maintain a safe work environment.
• General Duties: Support shop productivity with additional supervisory tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety adherence

Project management

Education

Maritime industry experience

Job description

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Marine Shop Manager

Full Time North Stonington, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1328

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.