Global Maritime Operations Manager

Core Laboratories Inc.; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Laboratories Inc. in Antwerp, Belgium, is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end operations, coordinating with inspectors, laboratories, and customers to ensure smooth day-to-day activities.

The role includes occasional on-call duties, covering day and weekend shifts, and attendance at customer meetings domestically and internationally, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education degree.
• Experience in the maritime sector.
• Business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and results-oriented mindset.
• Customer-focused with ability to address needs.
• Business English proficiency.
• HSSEQ and oil/energy industry knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations process from order receipt to final reporting.
• Coordinate with inspectors, laboratory staff, and customers.
• Plan and coordinate operational tasks efficiently.
• Assist in solving operational challenges and ensure smooth workflows.
• Participate in on-call duty schedule, including night and weekend shifts.
• Attend customer meetings domestically and internationally.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold safety and quality.

Skills

Business acumen

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Customer focus

English proficiency

HSSEQ knowledge

Maritime/oil industry knowledge

Education

Higher education degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Core Laboratories Inc. in Antwerp, Belgium, is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end operations, coordinating with inspectors, laboratories, and customers to ensure smooth day-to-day activities.

The role includes occasional on-call duties, covering day and weekend shifts, and attendance at customer meetings domestically and internationally, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality, safety, and continuous improvement.