Managing Director

Damen; Hardinxveld-Giessendam; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Damen Marine Components (DMC) invites a dynamic Managing Director to helm its international operations based in the Netherlands (Hardinxveld-Giessendam), Germany, Poland, China and key markets. You will drive profitability, growth and operational excellence while upholding Damen’s entrepreneurial culture.

You will balance commercial ambitions with governance, lead strategic development, and strengthen execution across production, sales and service activities, building trusted relationships with

Qualifications

• Proven P&L responsibility with track record of growth.
• International leadership experience across multiple markets.
• Strong strategic vision paired with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Command full responsibility for profitability and growth across DMC’s international footprint.
• Drive operational excellence, innovation and customer value creation.
• Lead diverse teams and manage stakeholder relationships with Damen Group.
• Balance commercial ambition with governance and accountability.

Skills

P&L responsibility

International leadership

Strategic vision

Execution discipline

Job description

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Managing Director – Damen Marine Components

Damen Marine Components (DMC) is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Managing Director to lead its international organization based in the Netherlands (Hardinxveld-Giessendam), Germany, Poland, China and other key markets. As the driving force behind DMC’s operations, commercial growth and strategic development, you will combine strong leadership with business acumen, technical credibility and a highly approachable leadership style.

The Opportunity

As Managing Director, you hold full responsibility for the company’s performance, including profitability, growth, operational excellence and customer satisfaction. You will lead the next phase of DMC’s development by strengthening execution, accelerating innovation and ensuring sustainable growth while maintaining DMC’s entrepreneurial culture. Working closely with both local management teams and the Damen Maritime Ventures Division, you will successfully balance commercial ambition with corporate governance.

What Success Looks Like

• · Being experienced as a visible, approachable and accessible leader who is in it for the long run.
• · Delivering sustainable growth, profitability and strong cash flow.
• · Strengthening operational performance across production, sales and service activities.
• · Driving innovation and digital transformation.
• · Building a high-performing, engaged and internationally connected organization.
• · Developing trusted relationships with customers, stakeholders and the wider Damen Group.
• · Ensuring DMC remains a leading and reliable partner within the marine components market.

The Ideal Candidate

You are an experienced business leader with a proven track record in managing complex international organizations. You combine strategic vision with hands‑on execution and are equally comfortable discussing commercial opportunities, operational performance and technical challenges. You are decisive, pragmatic and able to create clarity, focus and momentum.

Key attributes include:

• · Proven P&L responsibility and (>5-10 years) experience delivering business growth.
• · Strong understanding of manufacturing, marine components or technology-driven businesses.
• · Commercially savvy with a strategic mindset.
• · Authentic people leader.
• · Skilled stakeholder manager who builds trust and alignment.
• · Readiness for a long term commitment.
• · International leadership experience and cultural awareness.
• · Ability to drive change while preserving engagement and accountability.

Leadership Style

The successful candidate inspires confidence through clarity, integrity and execution power. You value analytics and show to be courageous in decisions . You create an environment where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement thrive, while maintaining a strong focus on customer value, operational excellence and long-term business success.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected international business and play a key role in shaping the future growth and success of DMC organization within the Damen Maritime Ventures division and broader Damen group.

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