Operations Manager

Keep our fleet moving. Support our crew. Solve challenges.

At Plouvier, we operate a modern fleet of 20 inland tanker vessels sailing across the Rhine and the ports of Antwerp, Rotterdam and Amsterdam.

We are looking for an Operations Manager who enjoys being at the heart of our inland shipping operations: someone who communicates easily with crew, understands life onboard and can turn operational and technical challenges into practical solutions.

Your role

As Operations Manager, you are the link between our vessels and shore-based organisation.

You work closely with Captains and crew, ensuring operational and technical issues are followed up quickly and effectively.

Your responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the day-to-day operations of our inland tanker fleet
• Maintaining direct contact with Captains and crew
• Following up operational and technical issues from identification to resolution
• Finding practical solutions to technical and operational problems
• Coordinating repairs, maintenance and technical interventions
• Supporting Captains when problems arise onboard
• Coordinating with workshops, shipyards, suppliers and internal teams
• Monitoring vessel condition and operational performance
• Supporting maintenance, inspections and dry-dock planning
• Identifying recurring issues and working on long-term improvements

What we are looking for

We are looking for a maritime professional with technical understanding and communication skills.

You ideally have:

• Experience in inland shipping, tanker shipping or a comparable maritime environment
• A good understanding of vessel operations, maintenance and life onboard
• Experience working with Captains, crew or technical teams
• A practical and solution-oriented mindset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and MARAD
• The ability to take ownership and make decisions
• Good communication skills and a hands-on approach
• Good command of English; Dutch and German

Experience as a Captain, Chief Engineer, Superintendent, Technical Superintendent or similar maritime position is highly valued.

What we offer

At Plouvier, you will join a growing organisation with a young and modern fleet of 20 inland tanker vessels.

We offer:

• A competitive salary based on your experience and expertise
• Next to that we have an attractive benefits package including: meal vouchers and eco vouchers
• You will have to go on board, so of course we will provide a company car with fuel card
• Excellent insurance: hospitalisation and group insurance
• A key role in the daily operation of a modern inland tanker fleet
• Direct contact with Captains, crew and shore-based teams
• A high level of responsibility and autonomy
• The opportunity to make a visible impact on our operations
• A dynamic working environment where no two days are the same
• Opportunities to grow with Plouvier

Ready to keep our fleet moving?

Are you an experienced maritime professional who enjoys working with people, solving technical and operational problems and keeping vessels moving?

Let's meet!

Join Plouvier as our new Operations Manager and become the link between our vessels, crew and shore organisation.

Apply now and we will contact you as soon as possible.