Operations Manager in Rotterdam

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.