Fiberglass Boat Building Factory Manager- Port Vila, Vanuatu- Full Expatriate Relocation at Human Accent

• 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.