Fiberglass Boat Building Factory Manager- Port Vila, Vanuatu- Full expatriate relocation
Human Accent
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Posted 01 October 2025
Job Details
Job Description
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.
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