Yacht Shop Operations Leader

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

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.