About NewPort

NewPort is one of the world’s largest tank container operators (number 2) and part of Gentco. We make sure liquid bulk cargo, from chemicals to food, travels the world safely and efficiently, and we are proud of it. From our global headquarters in Moerdijk we work internationally and across time zones. Our motto: we never stop. It is deeply ingrained in our DNA: we have ea ch other’s back, we are always there for our customers, and whatever the problem is, we solve it. We expect the same from you. You will join a young, ambitious team that collaborates closely, in a great office.

Your department

You lead Operations Europe. The department takes care of deep sea transport, intermodal transport and the transport of hazardous goods, and consists of the Imports, Exports, Special Tanks and Equipment Planning & Control (EPC) teams, roughly 60 FTE in total. Through the Country Managers you also steer the operation in several countries, with about 15 FTE in matrix reporting. You report to the General Manager EMEA and, on a dotted line, to the Global Operations Director.

Your role

As Operations Manager Europe at NewPort in Moerdijk, you are responsible for the operation behind every tank container and for the operational profit and loss (P&L) of the European operation.

What do you do as Operations Manager Europe?

Your responsibilities include:

• You lead the teams through their managers and steer on targets, KPIs and quality
• You translate market developments and strategic priorities into an annual operational plan and own the operational P&L for Europe
• You identify bottlenecks, develop new ways of working and procedures for agents, and help develop the NewPort Transport Management System
• You build a network with customers, carriers and suppliers and work closely with the Management Team

What you bring

You are a decisive, people-oriented leader who keeps a firm grip on results. You understand how a transport operation runs, you are comfortable being held to targets and you bring your teams along. You are flexible when plans change, take initiative without being asked and know how to navigate an organisation to get things done.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree
• Extensive experience leading large teams in an operational environment in logistics, supply chain or transport, within a complex, global matrix organisation
• Proven ability to set targets, monitor KPIs and deliver results through direct reports who lead teams themselves
• Knowledge of IMDG, ADR and deep sea
• Full command of Dutch and English

How you work

• Customer-focused and results-driven: you translate customer needs into clear targets and follow through
• A natural team leader and team player who motivates people, acts decisively and takes ownership
• Well organised, with a strong sense of planning, priorities and progress monitoring
• Flexible and proactive, with a good feel for organisational dynamics and a clear communication style at every level

Nice to have

• French and/or German at B2 level
• Experience working with agents and a strong network in the tank container/deep sea industry

What NewPort offers

• A competitive salary in line with your experience
• A target-based performance bonus of 10% of your annual salary
• A pension scheme of which we pay two thirds
• 24 days of holiday plus 3.5 additional days, up to 4 additional days based on your age, and the option to buy 5 extra days with a 20% discount
• A company lease car
• Onboarding: our 90-day programme is well thought out, with a buddy system, the online NewPort Academy training programme and learning on the job, to set you up for success
• Work Café: in our own café you meet colleagues informally, have lunch together and compete in darts, table football and chess
• Vitality: unlimited fruit and vegetables throughout the office, and we work out together every week during the Tuesday bootcamp. We also take part in sports events, such as the Rotterdam Harbour Run
• Monthly Friday drinks, an annual summer BBQ and a great Christmas party

Practical information

Our office is at Middenweg 6 in Moerdijk and is easy to reach from Rotterdam, Dordrecht, Breda and Roosendaal. It is important that you live within a reasonable travel distance of our office, because at NewPort we work together at the office. Of course, we offer the flexibility our colleagues need. International travel is required on a monthly basis.

For this role we do not sponsor a visa or residence permit. We can therefore only consider candidates who hold a permanent work and residence permit.

Apply now

Send your CV and motivation to careers.eur@newporttank.com or call Steven Trienen on +31 6 44194941.

What to expect

You will have two interviews, so you meet four colleagues. In consultation, we can arrange for you to spend part of a day with the team, so you can really experience the work.