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

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

Human AccentCape Town, ZA
17 days ago
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Job title : Fiberglass Boat Building Factory Manager- Port Vila, Vanuatu- Full Expatriate Relocation

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : November 02, 2025

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  • 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.
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