Yard Operations Manager

6 days ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Harland & Wolff Full time

Job Summary

Harland & Wolff is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Production Director to lead our shipyard operations. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily management of our shipyard functions and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate the construction, outfitting, and assembly of ship sections in a newbuild construction scenario.
  • Oversee the effective coordination of internal and external resources to ensure safety, quality, and delivery of work are maintained within project requirements and company policies.
  • Develop and implement improvements in productivity, safety, and quality culture within the business.
  • Provide visible leadership and guidance to team members to meet successful delivery of agreed targets and milestones.
  • Manage all aspects of project performance, service delivery, and safety management systems.
  • Develop and manage bids and tender development processes.
  • Provide proactive HS&E leadership and ensure compliance with HS&E policies and processes.
  • Manage and review the delivery organization to ensure alignment with program schedules.
  • Manage and control contracts, commercial aspects, quality, risks, and issues.
  • Manage operational team budgets and resourcing.
  • Engage with maintenance departments to minimize downtime and manage efficiencies.
  • Engage with clients throughout the project lifecycle and build professional relationships.
  • Provide insight, advice, and recommendations to the production team.
  • Lead, develop, and motivate the team to deliver program milestones.
  • Responsible for enabling and developing improved productivity across all areas of production.

Requirements

  • HND or above in management of people or suitable experience.
  • Solid marine/ship construction background in an operational management capacity.
  • Proficient in project management principles and techniques such as EVM, Risk Management, etc.
  • Able to interpret drawings, general arrangements, isometrics, and PNIDs.
  • In-depth knowledge of shipbuilding processes, materials, and industry standards.
  • Experience in management of successful/heavy fabricated ship construction.
  • Management of teams and objective setting.
  • Proven capability in successfully leading multi-disciplined teams, including major sub-contractors.
  • Understand cost control and earned value management.
  • Focussed individual with excellent motivational skills.
  • Effective delegation and performance management skills.
  • Tenacity and persuasiveness.
  • Ability to guide, mentor, and develop a team.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base pay.
  • 33 days holiday (pro rata).
  • Life assurance.
  • Company pension.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects.

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