Fiberglass Boat Building Factory Manager- Port Vila, Vanuatu- Full expatriate relocation

3 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Human Accent Full time US$480 000 - US$720 000 per year

Job Title: Composite Manager- Fibreglass Boat Building Factory - Full expatriate relocation
Location: Port Vila, Vanuatu - South West Pacific
Employment Type: Full-time 
Salary: USD $4,000–$6,000 per month, negotiable based on skills and qualifications, with additional benefits.
Requirements: Occasional overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Composite Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations of the fibreglass boat-building factory, ensuring high-quality production and efficient processes.

Primary Duties:

• Plan, organise, direct, and run optimal day-to-day operations to exceed the expectations of the customers and ownership group.

• Manage a staff of approximately 18–25 employees, including ongoing recruitment efforts.

• Delegate and monitor tasks effectively to ensure timely completion.

• Increase production, asset capacity, and operational flexibility while minimising unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.

• Oversee production output, product quality, and on-time shipping.

• Manage stock and procurement from global suppliers, with delivery times ranging from 2 to 8 months.

Selection Criteria:

• 5–10 years of prior experience in a similar role, with the ability to manage a team of approximately 25–30 staff, currently producing 18–20 boats per month.

• Comprehensive understanding of composite materials, preferably in fibreglass boat manufacturing, including expertise in dry goods, resins (e.g., Vinyl Ester and Epoxy), and all core products.

• Proficiency in repairing and creating moulds, with the ability to train and supervise others in these tasks.

• Strong research and development skills, ideally in fibreglass boat production, to support ongoing testing and development of new models.

• Basic mathematical skills required; advanced mathematical skills preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Xero application.

Attach cv, qualifications, id & drivers licence 

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