Supervisor M&R

Hapag-Lloyd AG; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hapag-Lloyd AG in Rotterdam is seeking a hands-on Supervisor Maintenance & Repair (M&R) to lead the equipment team and drive continuous improvement. You will oversee inspections, repairs, and cost control, coordinating with internal departments and external partners to ensure quality in line with Hapag-Lloyd standards.

This hybrid role combines leadership with hands-on involvement in daily M&R activities, focusing on efficiency, cost awareness and reliable equipment performance in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, coaching and motivation of team members.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Clear communication in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily activities, priorities and workload of the M&R team.
• Lead, coach and support team members, providing input for performance and development discussions.
• Ensure inspections, repairs, estimates and claims are handled correctly and according to Hapag-Lloyd standards.
• Monitor repair costs, invoices and off-hire estimates, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and cost avoidance.
• Monitor the quality and performance of depots, terminals and other service providers.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, quality and transparency.
• Report on operational performance, repair costs and relevant issues.
• Work closely with internal departments and external partners, acting as the main escalation point for M&R-related matters.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational planning

Decisive under pressure

Attention to detail

Dutch communication

English communication

Hands-on leadership

Stakeholder management

Container M&R knowledge

Job description

Rotterdam, Netherlands, Netherlands (Hybrid)

Job Description

For our Equipment department in Area Benelux, we are looking for a Supervisor Maintenance & Repair (M&R) who combines technical knowledge with strong leadership and a continuous improvement mindset.

In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring that our container equipment is inspected, maintained and repaired according to Hapag-Lloyd standards and in a cost-efficient way.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the M&R team and act as the link between the team, the Senior Manager Equipment, internal departments and external partners.

Are you a hands-on leader who can set priorities, improve processes and keep a strong focus on quality and costs? Then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the daily activities, priorities and workload of the M&R team.
• Lead, coach and support team members, providing input for performance and development discussions.
• Ensure inspections, repairs, estimates and claims are handled correctly and according to Hapag-Lloyd standards.
• Monitor repair costs, invoices and off-hire estimates, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and cost avoidance.
• Monitor the quality and performance of depots, terminals and other service providers.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, quality and transparency.
• Report on operational performance, repair costs and relevant issues.
• Work closely with internal departments and external partners, acting as the main escalation point for M&R-related matters.

Qualifications

• You have natural leadership skills and are able to coach and motivate others.
• You have strong organizational and planning skills.
• You are decisive and able to perform well under pressure.
• You work accurately and pay attention to detail.
• You communicate clearly in Dutch and English.
• You have a hands-on, proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• You are confident, accountable and take ownership.
• You are customer-focused, flexible and results-oriented.
• You are a strong team player and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical knowledge of container Maintenance & Repair is highly preferred.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4067
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 10/05/2026, 02:44 PM
• Locations Waalhaven o.z. 79, Rotterdam, 3087 BM, NL (Hybrid)
• Worktime Model Full Time and Part Time possible