Site Manager (Spanish Speaking)

Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
antonieta@vanstorm.nl
+31639011055

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
Apply now

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 

Sounds interesting?

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