Production Manager

Production Manager Rauma Marine Constructions RMC is a 100% Finnish-owned shipbuilding specialist organisation that continues the traditions of the Rauma shipyard dating back to the 1940s. Founded in 2014, the company has multiplied its operations and has an expert organisation of more than 400 people, leading dozens of network companies in the design and construction of ships. We design and build modern specialist vessels with advanced technology. RMC’s values—openness, trust, collaboration and renewal—guide our daily work, while responsibility and managing environmental impacts are central to everything we do. RMC is looking for the project managers of the future Production Manager – Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, Rauma Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) is looking for a Production Manager to take responsibility for the production of one vessel. Each vessel has its own Production Manager, who takes the ship towards the project milestones week by week, through commissioning and handover. The role is a natural step towards becoming the project manager of an entire shipbuilding project. Why RMC and this role? RMC delivers ship projects of significant societal importance, and its order book extends into 2028–2029. We build technically demanding specialist vessels with numerous system interfaces, making the work both challenging and interesting. As Production Manager, you are a key contributor to your vessel. You are responsible for the vessel’s production schedule and participate in preparing the monthly forecast together with department and area managers. You enable cooperation between production, design, procurement, subcontractors and the customer, and ensure information flows between the project’s other vessels. The guiding principle is safe performance: safety and productivity go hand in hand. Key responsibilities You lead the vessel’s production so that quality, schedule and safety remain under control. You are responsible for the production schedule and short-term production planning and participate in preparing the monthly forecast with department and area managers. You act as a key interface between production, design, procurement, subcontractors and suppliers, ensure the interfaces work, and maintain active communication with the project’s other vessels. You coordinate subcontracting and monitor subcontractors’ work together with procurement. You monitor and develop occupational safety together with your own personnel and subcontractors. You resolve technical production problems together with design, manage changes and deviations, and remove obstacles to the progress of work. You report progress, costs, resources and risks to the shipyard management. What we expect from you Strong project-management expertise, for example in shipbuilding, the maritime industry or demanding industrial project leadership. Around five years of experience in project or area management, or a comparable role. Experience managing schedules, cost forecasts and subcontracting. Knowledge of occupational safety and a safety-first mindset. A solution-oriented and proactive approach, along with strong collaboration and communication skills. Fluency in Finnish and English. Readiness to undergo a basic security clearance. What we offer You will work on a unique project of societal importance, building specialist vessels rarely made in Finland. You will have a responsible role in which your work is directly reflected in the vessel’s progress and final outcome. The Production Manager role at RMC is a natural path towards becoming the project manager of an entire shipbuilding project. You will be supported by the operations director and project management, and we will support your development. You will work in a rapidly growing organisation that values openness, trust, collaboration and continuous renewal. Interested? If you want to take responsibility for the production of a specialist vessel, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply for the role through the link as soon as possible, and no later than 15 November 2026. Tuocon Oy, a strategic resourcing partner, is handling recruitment in cooperation with RMC. For more information about the role, contact Senior Consultant Asko Johanson.