Production manager

The supervisor's tasks

The job of production supervisor specializes in managing a team involved in the manufacture of pleasure boats. The supervisor is responsible for the safety of the teams, during all stages of boat building, as well as for production quality and the improvement of practices.

“My job involves managing around twenty people in boat preparation. I started at Beneteau 20 years ago as a temporary polyester repairer. I took several training courses before becoming a Gap Leader. I love my job because you pass on know-how and interpersonal skills. We have things to pass on to young people, and young people have things to pass on to their elders. Sandra, production supervisor.

The Production Manager’s role is to ensure that operations are carried out under optimum safety conditions. This position is also responsible for organizing accident prevention at workstations, to ensure the highest possible safety standards.

As a team leader, he/she deploys an approach based on skills assessment and development to best support his/her colleagues. The production manager provides training, helps recruit new staff and supports the team as a whole.

The objectives of the production supervisor are to organize the work of the teams, and also to implement the production plan by balancing the workloads and resources of each person. The production supervisor is also involved in organizing the safety of his or her teams on the shop floor.

Initial training

To become a production supervisor in the marine industry, you can take initial or sandwich training, from a vocational baccalaureate to an engineering degree.

Future prospects

In the Beneteau Group, the production supervisor can evolve by specializing as a workshop manager, logistics manager, launch pilot or support team manager.