Yard Manager

Job Description

Yard Operation Management

• Plan, develop, and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly shipyard operations.
• Coordinate ship repair, maintenance, fabrication, and construction activities.
• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Monitor operational performance and implement improvements to maximize productivity.

Project Planning & Execution

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Repair Managers, and department heads to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Monitor project progress and resolve operational issues affecting delivery.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure workflow efficiency and quality standards are maintained.

Resource & Equipment Management.

• Manage and optimize the deployment of manpower, cranes, lifting equipment, workshops, vehicles, and other yard assets.
• Ensure availability and reliability of critical yard equipment through effective maintenance planning.
• Oversee procurement and inventory to ensure timely availability of materials and consumables.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Lead the implementation and enforcement of all HSE policies and procedures.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, inspections, ad incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO, MOM, MPA, SCDF, and other applicable regulations.
• promote a strong safety culture throughout the yard.

Quality Assurance & Compliance.

• Ensure all repair, fabrication, and maintenance activities comply with client, statutory, and classification requirements.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams in inspections, testing, and quality control processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality standards and operational processes.

Facilities & Infrastructure Management

• Oversee maintenance and upkeep of shipyard infrastructure including workshops, quays and berths, fry docks, cranes and lifting equipment, utilities and support facilities.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.

Financial & Budget Management

• Prepare and manage operational budgets.
• Monitor expenditure, control costs, and improve operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising safety, quality, or productivity.
• support management in forecasting manpower, equipment, and operational requirements.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, supervise, and mentor managers, supervisors, engineers, and operational personnel.
• Establish performance targets and conduct performance reviews.
• Drive workforce development, succession planning, training, and employee engagement.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and high-performance culture

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Engage with vessel owners, clients, contractors, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
• Address operational issues, customer concerns, and project challenges promptly.
• Support business growth through excellent service delivery and strong customer relationships.

Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Develop strategies to improve yard capacity, productivity, safety and profitability.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Support management in expansion plans, infrastructure upgrades, and business development initiatives.
• Drive digitalization, automation, and process improvement programs within the yard.

Requirement

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and SAP Business One (SAP B1).
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and ability to multitask effectively
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working independently to resolve issues.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the shipyard, maritime, or heavy industrial sector, including at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory position
• Proven track record in managing large-scale ship repair, maintenance, conversion, or shipbuilding projects from planning through execution and completion.
• Strong experience in budgeting, cost control, financial planning, and management of large operational budgets.
• Practical experience in yard infrastructure maintenance, including dry docks, cranes, lifting equipment, workshops, and other heavy machinery.