Operations Manager

RAW Resourcing LTD; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RAW Resourcing LTD in Rotterdam is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day ship repair, maintenance and marine engineering activities for a busy marine services business. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and drive on-time delivery while maintaining safety and quality standards.

English fluency is essential; Dutch is a plus, and valid work rights in the Netherlands are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading ship repair, maintenance and marine engineering projects.
• Strong commercial awareness including budgeting and profitability.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors in a fast-paced maritime environment.
• Fluent English essential; Dutch language skills advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational activities across ship repair, maintenance and marine engineering projects.
• Manage and coordinate project teams, supervisors, technicians and subcontractors to ensure efficient project execution.
• Plan and allocate manpower, equipment, materials and resources across multiple ongoing projects.
• Monitor operational performance, project budgets, schedules and productivity to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial, Engineering and Procurement teams to optimise project delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring high standards of service and communication.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, profitability and resource utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards and HSE requirements.

Skills

Operations management

Ship repair

Marine engineering

Budgeting

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

English fluency

Job description

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Salary: Competitive salary (DOE)

Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Language: English essential; Dutch advantageous

RAW Resourcing is currently recruiting an experienced Operations Manager to join an established marine engineering and ship repair company in Rotterdam.

We are looking for a commercially aware, hands-on operations professional with a strong technical background and proven experience managing ship repair, maintenance and marine engineering activities.

This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for day-to-day operations, lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure the successful delivery of complex marine projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational activities across ship repair, maintenance and marine engineering projects.
• Manage and coordinate project teams, supervisors, technicians and subcontractors to ensure efficient project execution.
• Plan and allocate manpower, equipment, materials and resources across multiple ongoing projects.
• Monitor operational performance, project budgets, schedules and productivity to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial, Engineering and Procurement teams to optimise project delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring high standards of service and communication.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, profitability and resource utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards and HSE requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an Operations Manager, Production Manager, Ship Repair Manager or similar senior operational position within the maritime industry.
• Strong background in ship repair, marine engineering, vessel maintenance or related technical services.
• Solid understanding of ship repair operations, including mechanical, structural, piping and maintenance activities.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting, cost control and operational profitability.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven marine environment.
• Fluent English is essential; Dutch language skills would be a significant advantage.
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands.