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Antonieta Pichinte
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: Lead site support team, oversee naval vessel manufacturing, manage shipyard operations
Projects: Naval shipbuilding and defense systems
Company: Leading Dutch naval shipbuilder with a strong industry presence
Main requirements: +3 years of experience in shipbuilding production/operations, fluency in Spanish, and willingness to travel to Colombia regularly
Your opportunity
Are you an experienced leader in shipbuilding production and ready for an exciting international challenge? As a Site Manager, you will oversee the execution of high-quality naval ship manufacturing in Colombia, ensuring production meets scope, budget, and timelines. You will lead a skilled site team and manage shipyard operations while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
What you will do
- Lead and manage the site support team to ensure smooth shipyard operations
- Oversee naval ship manufacturing, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and timeline requirements
- Develop and implement manufacturing plans and monitor progress
- Manage resources, including personnel, equipment, and facilities, for ongoing projects
- Support and advise stakeholders on operational planning and execution
- Establish local policies and procedures for effective production processes
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, requirements, and specifications
- Plan and manage human resources to build and maintain a high-performing team
- Represent the company in professional networks and client interactions
Where you will work
This close client of ours is the leading Dutch developer and builder of marine defense systems. With a strong engineering and yard team, they are delivering world-class complex naval ships to navies around the world. In the current geopolitical climate, the organization is expanding significantly and providing excellent opportunities for professional growth.
- New technologies galore: state-of-the-art naval technology, digital twinning, virtual reality, and more!
- Well-established shipyard with a long-lasting track record, part of a global shipbuilding group
- Excellent market outlook: order book filled way into the 2030s and still more projects expected
- Cooperating with knowledgeable colleagues, learning and sharing insights
What you already have
- 3+ years of experience in shipbuilding production, operations, or related fields.
- BSc. or MSc. degree in Maritime Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a relevant technical field
- Knowledge of production methods, planning techniques, and engineering principles in shipbuilding
- Fluency in Spanish and strong communication skills in English.
- Ability to work in Vlissingen (Netherlands) and travel frequently to Colombia.
- Security clearance is required
- EU citizenship and passport (required due to security and compliance regulations)
Your benefits
- 40 paid holidays per year for excellent work-life balance
- Salary starting from € 65.000 gross per year
- Covered commuting and interviewing costs
- Business Travel Insurance
- Basic Dutch course, so you will understand the Dutch jokes during the coffee break
- Access to social gatherings, lectures, and events, so you will meet like-minded friends within the Dutch Maritime Industry. We also offer you a 1-year membership of KNVTS, Royal Dutch Association of Marine Engineers.
- Housing search support and registration supported by Van Storm
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