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On-site in Bilbao·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 28 Oct)
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- Work mode
- On-site, Bilbao
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, flexible pay plan






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Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Vocational or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional qualifications in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Project Management are considered an asset.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience within logistics, breakbulk, project cargo, or related sectors.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a leadership or management role.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end logistics operations, multimodal transportation, operational planning, and project cargo environments.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end logistics operations, complex cargo movements, and project cargo activities.
- Professional English (spoken and written) – minimum C1 level.
- Knowledge of additional languages is considered an advantage.
- Strong track record in leading operational teams and driving operational excellence, focusing on efficiency, quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
- Experience managing suppliers, service providers, and multiple stakeholders in dynamic business environments.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving, risk management, communication, and decision-making skills.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Permanent contract.
- Real responsibility from day one – in Noatum Maritime people are trusted to make decisions, solve problems and take ownership.
- Access to Global organization – local approach backed by a global group, network and assets.
- Visible impact – individual performance impacts the success of the business and the client.
- Access to a flexible remuneration plan (medical insurance, transport…).
- Continuous training in our Corporate University (Learning Platform).
- Being part of a dynamic team with global impact.
- A role with many possibilities for professional and personal growth.
The role
Noatum Maritime Services operates as local agents in ports, acting as the eyes and ears on the ground in over 1125 ports across 130 countries. Offering a broad range of Port Services, Commercial Liner Services, Ship Services, and Specialized Services, Noatum Maritime Services supports clients by connecting the dots through their value chain from origin to final site. We serve a diversified client base across the energy, industrial and capital good industries
Noatum Maritime Services differentiates itself through specific domain knowledge, local relationships, understanding of local nuances and risks, and the ability to leverage the assets and scope of services within their broader ecosystem to provide value-added solutions to clients.
The Operations Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of services. This role oversees operational execution, supplier performance, compliance, and team leadership while driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across all activities.
What you'll do
Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-End Operations Management: Lead and manage end-to-end operations, ensuring seamless coordination and execution across all phases of service delivery.
- Project Execution: Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and in a cost-effective manner while maintaining high service quality standards.
- Supplier Management: Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure service excellence, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with HSE policies, quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Operational Performance: Monitor operational KPIs, service levels, productivity, and profitability, implementing corrective actions when required.
- Process Improvement & Digitalization: Foster innovation and support the implementation of digital solutions and process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
- People Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing operations team, driving accountability, performance, talent growth, collaboration, continuous improvement, safety, and customer focus.
- Strategic Leadership: Define and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives, supporting business growth, strengthening stakeholder relationships, mitigating risks, and enabling informed decision-making to drive long-term business success.
About Noatum
Noatum is a leading provider of maritime services, logistics, and port operations, with over 50 years of experience. The company operates through three main business areas: Noatum Maritime, Noatum Logistics, and Noatum Ports, offering services such as regular line maritime services, tramp agency, reefer cargo, dry cargo chartering, international transport, project cargo, customs, and technologically advanced port facilities. Noatum is part of AD Ports Group, a global trade, logistics, and industry group based in Abu Dhabi, which fully integrated Noatum into its structure to enhance service delivery.
Noatum has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in multiple cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and others, as evidenced by its careers page. The company's Spanish headquarters is located in Barcelona, at Torre Auditori, Passeig de la Zona Franca 111. Noatum's global operations span numerous countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa, offering international professionals opportunities in logistics, maritime, and port services. The company emphasizes its commitment to people, safety, sustainability, and quality, making it a relevant employer for those seeking careers in the logistics sector in Spain.
- Industry
- Logistics
- Headquarters
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- In Spain
- Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and 8 more
Good to know if you are moving
- Noatum is part of AD Ports Group, a global trade, logistics, and industry group based in Abu Dhabi, which may offer international career mobility.
- The company has a strong presence in Spain with offices in multiple cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and Zaragoza, providing opportunities across the country.
- Noatum's Spanish headquarters is located in Barcelona, a major European logistics hub, offering a dynamic work environment.
- The company operates in over 15 countries, including the US, UK, Germany, China, and various Latin American and Asian markets, indicating a global footprint.
- Noatum's careers page lists numerous job openings in Spain across logistics, maritime, and port services, suggesting ongoing hiring needs.
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Additional information
At Noatum, we ensure equality and non-discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, disability, age, and sexual orientation in our recruitment processes. Our goal is to make the most of people’s abilities in all their diversity, avoiding any form of discrimination.
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