GM, Control Tower Logistics – IJmuiden | Hybrid

DP World; IJmuiden; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

28 vacation days per year

13th-month salary

Pension scheme

Health and wellness benefits

Learning platforms and leadership dev

Job summary

DP World, Global Logistics Leader, seeks a General Manager to steer the Tata Steel MLE Control Tower in IJmuiden, Netherlands. Lead a 25-person team to deliver high-quality logistics services, drive innovation, and foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

You will partner with Tata Steel and internal stakeholders to shape strategy, optimize operations, and ensure sustainable performance while upholding safety standards and governance. Fluency in English and Dutch is preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within logistics, supply chain management, transport management, or a comparable operational environment.
• Experience driving a strong safety culture through leadership, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven track record of managing large teams and delivering results within complex customer-focused operations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior customer leadership teams.
• Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence, business transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets, profitability targets, business performance, and commercial objectives.
• Strong understanding of European transport and logistics markets.
• Knowledge of Control Tower operations, supply chain optimisation, and logistics network management.
• Understanding of sustainability challenges and developments within transportation and logistics.
• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into practical business decisions.

Responsibilities

• You will have full accountability for the Tata Steel Control Tower operation's performance, development, and growth.
• Lead and develop a 25 FTE Control Tower team, driving high performance and engagement.
• Drive operational excellence through transport management, planning, execution, and value-added services.
• Champion Health & Safety excellence with Zero Harm and compliance.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with Tata Steel leadership and key stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement and transformation initiatives focused on efficiency, sustainability, and customer value.
• Deliver financial, operational, and commercial targets with governance and risk management.
• Contribute to the Freight Management Leadership Team and broader business strategy.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Logistics knowledge

Safety culture

Analytical skills

Job description

DP World, Global Logistics Leader, seeks a General Manager to steer the Tata Steel MLE Control Tower in IJmuiden, Netherlands. Lead a 25-person team to deliver high-quality logistics services, drive innovation, and foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

You will partner with Tata Steel and internal stakeholders to shape strategy, optimize operations, and ensure sustainable performance while upholding safety standards and governance. Fluency in English and Dutch is preferred.