M&R Operations Supervisor — Maintenance & Repair Lead

Hapag-Lloyd AG; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hapag-Lloyd AG in Rotterdam is seeking a hands-on Supervisor Maintenance & Repair (M&R) to lead the equipment team and drive continuous improvement. You will oversee inspections, repairs, and cost control, coordinating with internal departments and external partners to ensure quality in line with Hapag-Lloyd standards.

This hybrid role combines leadership with hands-on involvement in daily M&R activities, focusing on efficiency, cost awareness and reliable equipment performance in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, coaching and motivation of team members.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Clear communication in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily activities, priorities and workload of the M&R team.
• Lead, coach and support team members, providing input for performance and development discussions.
• Ensure inspections, repairs, estimates and claims are handled correctly and according to Hapag-Lloyd standards.
• Monitor repair costs, invoices and off-hire estimates, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and cost avoidance.
• Monitor the quality and performance of depots, terminals and other service providers.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, quality and transparency.
• Report on operational performance, repair costs and relevant issues.
• Work closely with internal departments and external partners, acting as the main escalation point for M&R-related matters.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational planning

Decisive under pressure

Attention to detail

Dutch communication

English communication

Hands-on leadership

Stakeholder management

Container M&R knowledge

Job description

Hapag-Lloyd AG in Rotterdam is seeking a hands-on Supervisor Maintenance & Repair (M&R) to lead the equipment team and drive continuous improvement. You will oversee inspections, repairs, and cost control, coordinating with internal departments and external partners to ensure quality in line with Hapag-Lloyd standards.

This hybrid role combines leadership with hands-on involvement in daily M&R activities, focusing on efficiency, cost awareness and reliable equipment performance in a dynamic