Director of Production

Responsibilities

• Analyze production, financial, and KPI data to track performance, costs, and schedule adherence
• Lead production planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet project goals
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, purchasing, and internal teams to resolve issues and ensure delivery
• Oversee make/buy decisions, supplier performance, and outsourcing strategies
• Ensure compliance with USCG, SOLAS, OSHA, environmental, and other regulatory requirements
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, root cause analysis, and performance tracking
• Establish and maintain production standards, quality systems (ISO 9001), and operational procedures
• Communicate performance, risks, and milestones to senior leadership
• Support long-range planning, estimating, and development of manufacturing business plans
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability across all shipyard operations
• Monitor progress and drive corrective actions to stay on schedule and within budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in production management, preferably in the marine industry
• Proven ability to lead and manage large teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and quality assurance processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience with project management tools and software