Production Manager - FRP / Composite Boatbuilding Villa Hakatha pvt ltd.

Posted 56 min ago

Experience

5 - 8 Years

Job Location

Other - Maldives

Education

Naval Architecture(Naval Architecture), Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Marine)

Nationality

Any GCC National

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The Production Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and control of FRP production at our composite boatbuilding facility. This role leads shop-floor operations against a master production schedule and is accountable for delivering vessels on time, on specification, and within budget—from mold preparation through structural bonding and finishing.


Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning & Control

  • Develop and manage the Master Production Schedule aligned with delivery targets

  • Break projects into a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with defined tasks, sequencing, dependencies, and critical path

  • Drive strict adherence to schedules and productivity benchmarks

2. Execution of FRP Production Processes

  • Oversee all stages of FRP construction, including:

    • Mold preparation and release systems

    • Gelcoat application (thickness and finish control)

    • Lamination (hand layup and vacuum infusion)

    • Core installation (PVC foam and reinforcement zones)

    • Structural bonding (bulkheads, stiffeners, deck-to-hull joints)

  • Enforce approved lamination schedules and method statements

3. Resource & Manpower Management

  • Plan and allocate manpower across laminators, carpenters, finishers, and helpers

  • Monitor labor productivity

  • Optimize crew sizing and eliminate idle time

  • Lead daily coordination meetings with supervisors

4. Material Planning & Coordination

  • Enforce a strict “no materials, no start” policy

  • Coordinate closely with stores based on WBS, BOQ, and schedule

  • Identify and escalate long-lead items early

  • Track material consumption and reduce wastage

5.Daily Monitoring & KPI Management: Review daily production logs and verify actual vs planned output

  • Review daily production logs and validate actual vs planned progress

  • Track key KPIs:

    • Schedule adherence

    • Productivity

    • Rework

    • Material wastage

  • Ensure accurate supervisor reporting

  • Produce weekly and monthly performance reports

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of experience in FRP/composite marine production, including at least 3 years in a production leadership role

  • Strong hands-on expertise in hand layup and vacuum infusion

  • Working knowledge of resin systems, gelcoat defects, cure cycles, and core bonding techniques

  • Proven experience managing production using WBS and KPI-driven performance systems

  • Strong material planning capability (BOQ, MRP logic, long-lead tracking)

  • Sound understanding of chemical and process safety (styrene control, catalyst handling, ventilation, PPE)

  • Proficiency with scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera, or ERP/MRP systems)

  • Strong leadership and communication skills in a multicultural workforce

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree or diploma in Composite Engineering, Marine Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Naval Architecture

  • NEBOSH IGC or equivalent HSE certification

  • Experience working with classification societies (Lloyd’s, DNV, BV, etc.)

  • Exposure to lean manufacturing / 5S in a composite environment

  • Prior experience in South or Southeast Asian shipyards

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

  • Oil & Gas: Refining, Storage, Marketing, Distribution

Department / Functional Area

  • Marine Services (Marine Officer
  • Marine Engineer
  • Ship Chandler
  • Diver)

Keywords

  • Production Supervisor
  • FRP

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Villa Hakatha pvt ltd.

Villa Hakatha is a Maldivian company with expertise in trading Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), Cement, Fuel, Shell lubricants, construction materials and a variety of essential industrial items in Maldives.

Mr. Ahmed

Villa Trade Centre 2, Boduthakurufaanu Magu Male' - MV, 20026 Thane Maharashtra, Other, Maldives

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