Fleet Manager
Functieomschrijving
Are you an experienced Fleet Manager in Inland Shipping with a passion for technical excellence, safety, and operational performance? This is your opportunity to take full ownership of a modern inland fleet within an international maritime environment.
As a Fleet Manager Inland Shipping, you are ultimately responsible for the technical management, safety, and performance of the fleet. This role combines strategic maritime leadership with a hands-on operational approach, making you a key player in optimizing and professionalizing fleet operations.
You act as the central link between vessels, shore-based teams, and executive management, reporting directly to the CEO and contributing to the long-term strategy as part of the Management Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Full responsibility for technical fleet management, maintenance, and safety of inland vessels
- Develop and implement a future-proof fleet strategy, including maintenance planning and investment policies
- Lead and coach superintendents and international support teams
- Ensure compliance with European inland shipping regulations, class requirements, and quality standards (ISO, vetting, inspections)
- Manage budgets, cost control, and fleet performance monitoring
- Coordinate dockings, inspections, refits, and newbuilding projects
- Lead incident and accident investigations and implement continuous improvement measures
- Act as a key liaison between crew, shore organization, and executive management
- Translate policies and procedures into practical onboard implementation
- Report directly to the CEO and actively contribute to strategic decision-making
Profiel
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in technical ship management and fleet maintenance
- Strong leadership experience within inland shipping or the maritime sector
- Solid knowledge of safety standards and European inland shipping regulations
- Strong ability to connect people, processes, and operational priorities
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and organizational skills
- Experience working in international and multicultural environments
- Willingness to travel regularly
- Fluent in English; good knowledge of German is a plus
Aanbod
What’s in It for You?
- A key leadership role with direct impact on strategy and policy
- High level of autonomy and trust within a management position
- Work in a dynamic international maritime environment
- Involvement in newbuilding and investment projects
- Collaboration with experienced professionals, both onshore and offshore
- Competitive salary aligned with your responsibilities
- Opportunities for personal growth and leadership development
- A varied role with tangible impact on safety and operational performance
Interested? Apply via the button below, and one of our recruiters will contact you within 2 working days.
Bedrijfsinfo
Our client is a logistics service provider located in Antwerp, operating within the inland shipping and broader maritime sector.