General Manager Ship Construction

The ideal candidate will oversees all operations at the SCS, ensuring efficient assembly, integration, and outfitting of blocks into full ships, as well as ship repair operations in SCS area. This includes managing departments such as Engineering and Outfitting, Habitability, EE&I, Hull Integration (incl. B&P), Trials and Commissioning, and Dock Master Operations. Additionally, the role requires coordinating with stakeholders such as procurement, stores, contractors and the Block Construction Site (BCS) to deliver vessels on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance with international regulations.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning:

• Lead overall SCS operations and provide strategic leaderships to as Engineering and Outfitting, Habitability, EE&I, Hull Integration (incl. B&P), Trials and Commissioning, and Dock Master Operations.
• Coordinate with other departments such as project management, design, procurement, BCS and quality control to garner and lend necessary resources and support to ensure timely execution of projects.
• Review and approve departmental budgets and expenses, monitor KPIs related to timelines, cost, quality/defects, and safety within SCS and drive corrective measures as needed.

Project Execution & Delivery:

• Define project milestones, key deliverables, and deadlines for each phase of construction, including dry dock and hardstand activities.
• Develop and oversee detailed work plans for shipbuilding and repair projects across hull integration, outfitting, B&P etc., ensuring alignment of schedules and resources.
• Ensure efficient utilization of SCS infra, monitor all SCS operations, track executions adherence and enforce corrective actions as needed to ensure timely execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying process enhancements to drive operational excellence, minimize bottlenecks, reduce downtime and rework.
• Proactively conducts audits, identify risks, devise mitigation strategies, and implement solutions to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Financial Oversight:

• Directly manage the financial performance of the Ship Construction Site, tracking expenditures and implementing cost-control strategies.
• Monitor expenses related to materials, labor, tools, and consumables to prevent cost overruns.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Implement rigorous quality standards across all ship construction activities, conducting regular audits to confirm compliance with industry and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the quality control team to address and resolve any issues, implementing corrective measures where necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying process enhancements to drive operational excellence and reduce rework.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in all quality control activities, aligning with ISO 9001:2015 for quality management, ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety, ISO 14001:2015 for environmental protection, and industry-specific product certification standards for shipbuilding/ Ship repair.

Workforce Management:

• Allocate resources effectively across various teams, set performance goals, conduct performance reviews and provide regular feedback to team members.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and adherence to contractual obligations.

Ensure Safety & Environmental Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations, fostering a safe working environment, and proactively mitigating risks across all site operations.
• Develop and enforce safety protocols to protect employees and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with HSE teams to address safety incidents and ensure the continuous improvement of safety standards across ship construction operations.

Drive Continuous Improvement:

• Identify areas for process improvement within outfitting operations, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support the adoption of new technologies and digital tools to streamline outfitting tasks, improve tracking accuracy, and boost productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or marine engineering; a master’s degree in engineering management or business administration is beneficial.
• Professional certifications in Project Management (PMP) or Quality Management (such as Six Sigma) are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead
• Comfort working with budgets, payroll, revenue and forecasting Strong communications skills

Preferred Experience

• 20+ years of experience in shipbuilding or project management with engineering project-based companies or manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Proven track record in managing complex engineering operations such welding, cutting, forging, fitting, electronics outfitting etc. and achieving financial and operational targets.