Port Operations Leader — Transformation & P&L

Spinnaker; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinnaker seeks an experienced, commercially minded leader to oversee a major Europoort port operation. The role combines operational leadership, financial performance and workforce development with change management.

You will work closely with the Director of Port Operations to shape the operation's future, influence senior stakeholders and guide a large workforce through transformation and improvements in safety, efficiency and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in complex operations.
• Track record of delivering transformation and improvements in performance.
• Strong financial acumen and P&L awareness.
• Experience leading unionised workforces and managing employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of overall port performance across operations, people, customer service, HSSE and financial delivery.
• Lead and develop a large, diverse workforce, building engagement, clear expectations and accountability.
• Drive operational and cultural transformation, challenging established practices and securing support for sustainable change.
• Manage budgets, monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, resource utilisation and cost efficiency.
• Build a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, security requirements and ISPS standards.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Stakeholder management

Dutch & English communication

Job description

Spinnaker seeks an experienced, commercially minded leader to oversee a major Europoort port operation. The role combines operational leadership, financial performance and workforce development with change management.

You will work closely with the Director of Port Operations to shape the operation's future, influence senior stakeholders and guide a large workforce through transformation and improvements in safety, efficiency and employee engagement.