Manager Operations

What Will You Be Doing

• Lead the daily operational planning and ensure seamless project coordination.
• Direct Project Managers, Cargo Superintendents, Operators, and Operations Administrators.
• Input into the Company Strategy and set objectives and yearly goals for operations.
• Allocate Project Managers and Cargo Superintendents to projects and tenders.
• Oversee all projects, monitor progress, and take steering measures to ensure project success.
• Collaborate closely with the Manager Engineering, ensuring continuous alignment and communication.
• Ensure compliance with policies and the BigLift Management System, including Quality and HSE policies.
• Ensure a correct and complete voyage administration, including the financial close-out of projects.
• Ensure required capacity and quality of people are available.
• Facilitate and support personal and professional development and perform appraisals of assigned team members.

What We Ask

• At least 3 years’ experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrable ability to delegate and coordinate complex activities.
• Demonstrable experience in the (heavy) shipping sector.
• Nautical and/or technical background.
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written).
• Experience with environmental aspects relevant to maritime operations.

What We Offer

• A challenging and interesting position in a dynamic organisation.
• A competitive salary.
• A solid pension package.
• 29 leave days per year.
• Training and education possibilities.
• An informal working environment.
• In-house fitness facilities.
• Social get-togethers on a regular basis.