Start: ASAP

Languages: Dutch and English - this is non negotiable

The role Overview

The Maritime Superintendent Workshop (Shipping Manager) is responsible for overseeing and managing the execution of maintenance activities and/or projects on vessels.

This role ensures that services and projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget, while also maintaining high standards of quality.

Working closely with workshop managers, personnel, clients, and stakeholders, the Superintendent guarantees a seamless flow of services from the reception of a work order to the final deliverables.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement effective strategies and procedures to achieve client objectives and company targets.
• Ensure daily follow-up of onboard vessel maintenance activities through continuous consultation with Workshop Managers.
• Coordinate and manage execution planning of specific maintenance tasks (Corrective – KO, Scheduled – GO, and Urgent – IO).
• Collaborate with Workshop Managers for workforce planning to ensure timely delivery of projects and work orders.
• Monitor, track, and distribute work orders, providing regular updates to stakeholders and resolving potential issues.
• Manage the creation, negotiation, and follow-up of work orders (WO) and additional work, including:
• Extra work orders (MR)
• Operational defect work orders (OD)
• Onboard assistance work orders (BA)
• Ensure effective work orders management and lean processes across the entire maintenance cycle:
• Test Before Maintenance (TBM)
• Project Execution Plan (PUP)
• Setting To Work + Harbour Acceptance Trials (STW/HAT)
• Material Seaworthiness Protocol Lists (MZWH)
• Sea Acceptance Trials (SAT)
• Participate in and follow up on weekly project consultation and toolbox meetings with local teams and Workshop Managers.
• Provide guidance, support, and supervision to teams to ensure alignment, efficiency, and quality execution.

Key Skills

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with a strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy to ensure proper follow-up of work orders.
• Experience in project coordination and maintenance execution.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Leadership skills to manage, motivate, and support colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify areas for process improvement.
• Fully office-based role; teleworking is structurally not possible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical and/or maritime field.
• Proven experience in the maritime or technical sector, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in Dutch, French, and English.
• Strong MS Office and MS Project skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to think creatively.
• Valid Driving License (B).