Senior VP, Yacht Repair & Refit Operations — Waterfront Yard

Compass Maritime Group; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Job summary

Compass Maritime Group is seeking a Vice President of Operations for a busy yacht repair and refit yard in Savannah, GA. You will partner with the President and oversee day-to-day yard performance, safety, schedule, cost, and customer relations across multiple trades.

You will help shape long-term strategy, growth, and profitability while developing managers and fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. Strong maritime knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in yacht repair/refit or related industrial operation.
• Working knowledge of refit operations, marine systems, vessel maintenance, and yard operations.
• Track record of managing budgets, controlling operating costs, and improving profitability.
• Experience leading managers, not just crews, with accountability to targets.
• Knowledge of maritime safety regulations, OSHA requirements, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to work with yacht owners and captains, and handle hard conversations about scope, cost, and schedule.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills; ability to keep priorities moving.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marine management, operations management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run the yard by directing department managers across trades, project management, and support functions.
• Ensure every project is planned, staffed, delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Balance capacity and priorities when multiple refits, haul-outs, and service jobs compete for people and space.
• Monitor financial performance, labor utilization, operating costs, and project margins.
• Manage staffing levels and resource allocation in line with workload and growth plans.
• Address cost overruns, rework, and schedule slippage with corrective actions.
• Build lasting relationships with yacht owners, captains, management companies, vendors, and industry partners.
• Lead safety and regulatory compliance; keep safety a daily habit and not just a binder.

Skills

Leadership experience

Refit operations knowledge

Budget management

People management

Maritime safety

Communication

MS Office

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in business or marine management

Tools

PM software

MS Office

Job description

Compass Maritime Group is seeking a Vice President of Operations for a busy yacht repair and refit yard in Savannah, GA. You will partner with the President and oversee day-to-day yard performance, safety, schedule, cost, and customer relations across multiple trades.

You will help shape long-term strategy, growth, and profitability while developing managers and fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. Strong maritime knowledge is essential.