Global End-to-End Logistics Operations Leader

Noatum Maritime Services; Bilbao; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Noatum Maritime Services in Bilbao, Spain, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead end-to-end operations and optimize service delivery across the organization. You will oversee supplier performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement while leading a high-performing team.

The role focuses on operational excellence, safety, and profitability, with responsibilities spanning project cargo, multimodal transport, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience within logistics, breakbulk, project cargo, or related sectors.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a leadership or management role.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end logistics operations, multimodal transportation, operational planning, and project cargo environments.
• Professional English (spoken and written) - minimum C1 level.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Operations Management: Lead and manage end-to-end operations, ensuring seamless coordination and execution across all phases of service delivery.
• Project Execution: Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and in a cost-effective manner while maintaining high service quality standards.
• Supplier Management: Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure service excellence, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with HSE policies, quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Operational Performance: Monitor operational KPIs, service levels, productivity, and profitability, implementing corrective actions when required.
• Process Improvement & Digitalization: Foster innovation and support the implementation of digital solutions and process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
• People Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing operations team, driving accountability, performance, talent growth, collaboration, continuous improvement, safety, and customer focus.
• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives, supporting business growth, strengthening stakeholder relationships, mitigating risks, and enabling informed decision-making to drive long-term business success.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Risk management

Communication

Decision-making

Logistics operations

End-to-end logistics

Multimodal transportation

Project cargo

English (C1)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in International Trade

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Noatum Maritime Services in Bilbao, Spain, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead end-to-end operations and optimize service delivery across the organization. You will oversee supplier performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement while leading a high-performing team.

The role focuses on operational excellence, safety, and profitability, with responsibilities spanning project cargo, multimodal transport, and cross-functional coordination.