Rotterdam Marine Operations Manager | Ship Repair Projects

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

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.