Production Manager - Shipwright in Akdeniz Mah.
Posted by Marine Resources
£60,000 – £80,000 a year
Akdeniz Mah. · Permanent
Production Manager
Lead the next stage of growth for an international manufacturer
LOCATION
Izmir, Turkey
An established international manufacturer of performance-focused sailing and power craft is looking to appoint an experienced Production Manager to take a leading role at its growing manufacturing facility in Izmir. This is an opportunity for a hands-on boatbuilding professional who can bring structure, consistency and production discipline to a developing operation.
The Role
- Take overall responsibility for day-to-day production activity, ensuring vessels are built safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
- Lead, motivate and develop production teams, setting clear expectations and building a positive, accountable working environment.
- Review existing manufacturing processes and introduce practical improvements to workflow, build sequencing and resource planning.
- Drive improvements in build quality, productivity, consistency and on-time delivery.
- Work closely with technical and management colleagues to resolve production challenges and support the facility’s continued development.
- Help establish robust production systems and standards that can support increased output as the business grows.
- A strong hands-on background in boatbuilding, shipwright work or production yacht construction.
- Previous experience managing or supervising production teams within a boatyard, boatbuilding or related manufacturing environment.
- Ideally, experience in a higher-volume operation producing multiple vessels each year, with the ability to transfer proven processes and efficiencies to a smaller facility.
- Confident people-management skills, with the ability to lead from the front and bring teams with you.
- A practical, organised approach to planning, problem-solving and maintaining build standards.
- Commercially aware, with a focus on balancing quality, output, labour and efficiency.
The facility is an established part of a wider international manufacturing operation and is entering an important period of growth. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape production standards, strengthen the team and make a visible impact on the operation’s future performance.
Relocation & Benefits
- International relocation support and assistance with work visa arrangements.
- Return flights and comprehensive health insurance.
- The facility is based in Izmir, a coastal city with access to the Aegean coastline.
- The operation is based within a Turkish Free Zone; the employer can explain the applicable salary and tax arrangements during the recruitment process.
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