The posting
Job Summary
The Shipyard Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily shipyard activities, ensuring that work is carried out safely, efficiently and according to project requirements, schedules, quality standards, and company procedures.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily shipyard activities and work crews at the assigned project or worksite to ensure efficient operations
- Plan and allocate manpower, tools, equipment, and materials to support smooth project execution and meet deadlines
- Monitor work progress and verify that activities are completed according to project schedules and agreed requirements
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, shipyard representatives and other stakeholders to align work efforts
- Ensure all work complies with approved drawings, work procedures, specifications and quality standards
- Conduct daily toolbox meetings to communicate work scope and safety requirements clearly to workers
- Enforce compliance with shipyard safety rules, company HSE procedures, permit-to-work requirements and applicable regulations
- Identify and report unsafe conditions, worksite issues, delays and shortages of manpower or materials to management promptly
- Monitor and evaluate the performance and productivity of workers and subcontractors to maintain quality and efficiency
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and materials at the worksite to prevent damage and delays
- Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and rectification works as required to meet project standards
- Maintain accurate records of manpower, work progress, materials, equipment and daily site activities for reporting and tracking
- Assist in resolving technical and operational issues encountered during project execution to minimize disruptions
- Maintain housekeeping and workplace organization within the assigned work area to promote safety and efficiency
- Support project handover by ensuring outstanding works and defects are properly followed up and closed
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by management to support project and company goals
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- 3–5 years of relevant shipyard or marine industry experience, preferably with supervisory experience
- Experience in ship repair, shipbuilding, marine engineering, offshore or dry-docking projects is advantageous
- Good knowledge of shipyard operations, work processes and safety requirements
- Ability to supervise and coordinate workers and subcontractors effectively
- Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills to manage teams and resolve issues
- Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced shipyard environment
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends or shifts as required by project demands
- Familiarity with Singapore shipyard safety requirements and permit-to-work systems is an advantage



