Production Manager

Job description

OverviewThe Production Manager ensures that a culture of accountability is established and maintained. To plan, organize and empower the production team to deliver their works safely, efficiently, on time, within budget and to the Austal standard.Responsibilities- Establish a self-sustaining shipyard- Develop a professional and competent team of shipbuilders in line with the shipyard development and project requirements.

• Ensures an ongoing commitment to Leadership Development.
• Promotes a culture of innovation and continuous improvement throughout the Production department.
• Ensure that production risks are being tracked and mitigated as effectively as possible.
• Ensures that resources required for projects are made available.
• Ensures appropriate planning and monitoring of production activities is carried out to support schedule compliance.
• Build projects according to the agreed specification, Class and Austal Standards.
• Comply with all company safety policies, standards and procedures. Ensure integration of HSE into the department processes to maintain a high standard of compliance and support the achievement of HSE objectives and targets.
• Manage external contractors as required and liaise with the Procurement Manager to ensure all material requirements are met in an efficient manner (time, cost, quality).
• Establish and monitor labour and material budgets, periodic reporting on cost performance and variances. Identifying and implementing cost reduction initiatives.
• To conduct work as per Austal Group standards and procedures. Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives as well as identify and implement waste elimination initiatives.
• Actively support all Austal policies and values. Establish and maintain a culture of accountability and responsibility as well as promote strong working relationships between Balamban personnel and other Austal work places.Required Skills / Experience / Attributes- Degree in Engineering, Project Management or Shipbuilding- Minimum of five (5) years experience in Production Management or similar role- Proven knowledge in vessel production and manufacturing processes- Six Sigma, Lean Management or similar- Proficient in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)Desirable- Aluminium Shipbuilding experience- Operations experience in Marine/Ship Repair- Managed a Production team of at least 500 paxWhy Austal- Austal has a proven reputation as a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class vessels.
• Austal is well placed towards goal zero in carbon emissions and designing world first products in an extremely competitive environment.
• Offers opportunities to lead and support in a competent and dynamic work environment.
• Provides opportunities to develop talents and contribute to knowledge transfer within the department and across the organization.Why Austal Philippines- Our greatest assets are our people.
• The vibrant and warm nature of our team fosters a collaborative and welcoming work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth, personal development, and involvement in innovative projects.