Operations Manager

RAW Resourcing; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RAW Resourcing in Rotterdam seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily ship repair, maintenance and marine engineering operations. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical knowledge and the ability to deliver projects safely, on schedule and within budget.

You will manage multiple projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and liaise with clients, suppliers and project managers to ensure client satisfaction and outcomes.

Qualifications

• The candidate has proven experience in operations management within ship repair, shipyards or marine engineering.
• The role requires strong leadership and the ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
• Excellent budgeting, cost control and resource allocation skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities; fluent English essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ship repair, maintenance, workshop and marine engineering operations.
• Manage vessel repair projects, technical personnel, workshop teams and subcontractors.
• Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, materials and operational resources.
• Monitor project budgets, operational costs, profitability and delivery schedules.
• Ensure repair and maintenance projects meet technical specifications, quality standards and client expectations.
• Drive operational efficiency, productivity and continuous improvement across departments.
• Maintain compliance with HSEQ procedures and industry regulations.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, project managers and commercial departments.
• Lead, develop and motivate multidisciplinary teams to achieve operational objectives.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Technical knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Fluent English

Education

Marine/Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join an established ship repair and marine engineering company in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

The successful candidate will oversee daily operational activities, manage multidisciplinary technical teams and ensure the efficient delivery of ship repair, maintenance and marine engineering projects.

This position requires a commercially minded, hands‑on leader with strong technical knowledge, operational management experience and the ability to deliver projects safely, on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ship repair, maintenance, workshop and marine engineering operations.
• Manage vessel repair projects, technical personnel, workshop teams and subcontractors.
• Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, materials and operational resources.
• Monitor project budgets, operational costs, profitability and delivery schedules.
• Ensure repair and maintenance projects meet technical specifications, quality standards and client expectations.
• Drive operational efficiency, productivity and continuous improvement across departments.
• Maintain compliance with HSEQ procedures and industry regulations.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, project managers and commercial departments.
• Lead, develop and motivate multidisciplinary teams to achieve operational objectives.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in operations management within ship repair, shipyards or marine engineering.
• Strong technical understanding of vessel repair, maintenance, mechanical engineering and workshop operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, technical teams and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of operational planning, budgeting, cost control and resource allocation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, commercial and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage demanding project schedules while maintaining safety, quality and profitability.
• Fluent English essential; Dutch language skills advantageous.
• Relevant qualifications in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related discipline desirable.