Everett Ship Repair (ESR) is the Pacific Northwest’s premier ship repair facility. Located in Everett, Washington, ESR provides repair, maintenance, and conversion services for a wide range of commercial vessels, with a focus on workboats and passenger vessels. Since opening in 2019, ESR has built a reputation for high-quality workmanship, strong safety performance, and reliable project execution.

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead shipyard operations and execution of all service projects. This role provides overall leadership for production performance, safety, workforce development, and utilization of shipyard capacity, including dry docks and pier-side operations.

The Production Manager reports to the General Manager and serves as the senior operational leader for production supervisors, craft personnel, and subcontracted labor.

 

Scope of Responsibility

The Production Manager leads all shipyard production operations at Everett Ship Repair and is accountable for safe, efficient execution of vessel repair projects across the facility.

The role provides operational leadership for:

• Shipyard production supervisors and craft personnel across multiple trades


• Dry dock and pier-side production operations


• Execution of multiple concurrent vessel repair and maintenance projects


• Coordination of subcontracted labor, temporary workforce, and cross-yard labor support


• Production performance including safety outcomes, schedule adherence, labor productivity, and quality standards

Key Responsibilities

Production & Project Execution

• Lead the execution of all shipyard service projects, ensuring performance against safety, schedule, quality, and cost objectives.


• Monitor project progress, labor utilization, and production performance; adjust plans to ensure successful project outcomes.


• Coordinate work across multiple trades, departments, and subcontractors to maintain efficient production flow.


• Partner with Project Management to provide accurate operational updates on schedule progress, production risks, and resource requirements.

Workforce Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction to production supervisors and craft employees across all shipyard trades.


• Build and maintain a high-performing workforce through recruiting, training, mentoring, and performance management.


• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability for safety, quality, and productivity.


• Support workforce development initiatives including apprenticeship and trade training programs.

Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and utilize operational metrics to improve efficiency, productivity, and schedule performance.


• Identify opportunities to improve production processes, reduce rework, and enhance shipyard competitiveness.


• Support estimating and business development efforts by providing historical production data and efficiency benchmarks.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to shipyard safety policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.


• Oversee integration of quality control and testing processes throughout all phases of production.


• Maintain compliance with applicable maritime regulations and classification society requirements.

Organizational Collaboration

• Partner closely with Human Resources, Project Management, Estimating, Procurement, and Facilities to support efficient shipyard operations.


• Manage temporary labor, subcontractor resources, and cross-yard workforce coordination as required.


• Represent ESR with key stakeholders including the Port of Everett, regulatory agencies, and workforce development partners.