You will work closely with the Managing Director and departmental managers, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing budgets and P&L, and setting long-term strategies to strengthen both technical and commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all Technical Departments, ensuring efficient daily operations.
- Drive department P&L performance and ensure alignment with company budgets and targets.
- Formulate objectives, KPIs, and action plans to improve both technical and commercial outcomes.
- Mentor and develop technical staff, including training and succession planning.
- Conduct monthly departmental meetings, tracking performance and implementing corrective actions where needed.
- Ensure compliance with ISO, OHS, risk management, and environmental standards.
- Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of repair and service work, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost control.
- Implement ERP systems for job and cost control, invoicing, and reporting.
- Occasionally perform on-site inspections, provide technical advice, and review solutions for clients.
- Collaborate with other business units to align best practices and deliver customer value.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in the Marine or Manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of diesel engines and ability to read production drawings.
- Proven leadership and mentoring skills with ability to train technical teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP knowledge a plus.
- Fluent in English with strong report-writing and communication skills.
- Analytical, structured, and solutions-oriented, with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to motivate, guide, and manage teams effectively.
- Opportunity to lead and shape multiple technical departments.
- Work in a company that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Play a key role in developing skilled technical teams and driving business success.
- Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.