Fiberglass Boat Building Factory Manager- Port Vila, Vanuatu- Full Expatriate Relocation

Human Accent Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in composite manufacturing is looking for a Composite Manager to oversee operations at their fibreglass boat-building factory. The role involves ensuring high-quality production, managing staff, and maintaining efficient processes with global supply procurement. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in composite materials and boat manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Years of prior experience in a similar role managing a team.
• Comprehensive understanding of fibreglass boat manufacturing.
• Ability to train and supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the fibreglass boat-building factory.
• Ensure high-quality production and efficient processes.
• Manage stock and procurement from global suppliers.

Skills

Understanding of composite materials

Proficiency in repairing and creating moulds

Strong research and development skills

Basic mathematical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Xero application

Job description

Job Title

Composite Manager- Fibreglass Boat Building Factory - Full expatriate relocation Location : Port Vila, Vanuatu - South West Pacific Employment Type : Full-time Salary : USD $4,$6, per month, negotiable based on skills and qualifications, with additional benefits.

Requirements

Occasional overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Composite Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the fibreglass boat‑building factory, ensuring high‑quality production and efficient processes.

Primary Duties

Plan, organise, direct, and run optimal day‑to‑day operations to exceed the expectations of the customers and ownership group.

Manage a staff of approximately

• employees, including ongoing recruitment efforts.

Delegate and monitor tasks effectively to ensure timely completion.

Increase production, asset capacity, and operational flexibility while minimising unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.

Oversee production output, product quality, and on‑time shipping.

Manage stock and procurement from global suppliers, with delivery times ranging from 2 to 8 months.

Selection Criteria

Years of prior experience in a similar role, with the ability to manage a team of approximately staff, currently producing boats per month.

• Comprehensive understanding of composite materials, preferably in fibreglass boat manufacturing, including expertise in dry goods, resins (e.g., Vinyl Ester and Epoxy), and all core products.
• Proficiency in repairing and creating moulds, with the ability to train and supervise others in these tasks.
• Strong research and development skills, ideally in fibreglass boat production, to support ongoing testing and development of new models.
• Basic mathematical skills required; advanced mathematical skills preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Xero application.

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