SGS is the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. With a massive network of over 99,000 employees and more than 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide, the company provides essential services across industries including agriculture, energy, chemicals, and consumer goods to help businesses comply with international standards.

In Spain, SGS maintains a robust presence with a network of offices and technical centers spanning the entire country. The Spanish division is particularly significant for international professionals as it serves as a hub for global corporate functions, including IT, Finance, and Digital Innovation. This creates a multicultural work environment where global projects are managed from Spanish cities, offering a blend of local stability and international career mobility.

Founded in 1878 in Rouen, France, as a grain-inspection house, the company moved its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. It went public in 1981 and has since grown through global expansion to become the world leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) sector.

For international professionals

SGS Spain hosts global centers of excellence for IT and Finance, frequently recruiting for roles where English is the primary working language.
The company has a widespread geographic footprint in Spain, offering opportunities in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona as well as industrial and coastal regions.
As a global leader in certification, employees have access to world-class internal training and professional development programs that are recognized globally.
The work culture is highly technical and process-oriented, making it an ideal fit for engineers, auditors, and data specialists looking for structured career paths.

Port Operations Coordinator

SGS

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading company in inspection, verification, testing>, and certification. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide.

We strive to have the best professionals and value integrity, curiosity, excellence, respect, inclusion, and collaboration. What is special about SGS, among other things, is our culture.

Job Description
We are selecting an operations coordinator to join our team in Tarragona and lead the required port operations.
You will be responsible for coordinating, optimizing, and supervising port operations, ensuring compliance with the quality, safety, and customer service standards characteristic of SGS.
Main Functions:
Lead and coordinate the operations team (inspectors and technical staff).
Plan and organize daily operations, optimizing resources and capacities.
Supervise the execution of inspection services and guarantee their technical quality.
Interact with clients and terminals, ensuring a high level of service.
Analyze and resolve operational incidents in an agile and effective manner.
Control performance indicators, operational reporting, and billing.
Participate in the development of procedures, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.
Train and develop the team, enhancing their technical and operational capabilities.
Provide technical and operational support to other delegations.

Requirements
- University degree in Nautical Science or technical engineering
- Previous experience in operations management within a port, logistics, or industrial environment.
- Experience leading operational teams.
- Experience in strategic planning and performance analysis is valued
- Proficiency in Office tools and management systems
- Availability for paid on-call shifts on weekends and night shifts
- Driver's license and vehicle
- English: B2-C1
Key Competencies
- Leadership and team management skills
- High capacity for organization and planning
- Result-oriented and problem-solving skills
- Communication and customer relationship skills
- Technical rigor and focus on quality

Additional Information
What will you find at SGS?
We are a leading multinational company in our sector, working in practically all industrial sectors.
What SGS employees value most is our good working environment
We provide technical and skills training to continue growing professionally.
We offer Flexible Remuneration and special discounts for SGS employees.
We are a Sustainable company involved in social issues
At SGS, as part of our firm commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities and respect for diversity, we ensure that all our selection processes are carried out objectively, impartially, and fairly, as well as free from any type of bias or discrimination.

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Descripción de la empresa

SGS es la compañía líder mundial en inspección, verificación, pruebas y certificación. SGS es reconocido como el referente mundial de calidad e integridad. Con más de 89.000 empleados, SGS opera una red de más de 2.600 oficinas y laboratorios en todo el mundo.