hbo vacatures in Biest-Houtakker

Production Leader

Place Eindhoven

Discipline Production

Amount of hours 40

Experience 5 years

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Date added: 30-10-2025

Anteryon:

We believe in partnerships. In early-stage involvement, co-development, creating value and shifting forward together. We have a crystal clear vision. We work transparently and share our talent, knowledge and skills. We are driven to find out how the world works. Eager to innovate, design, optimize and spark new growth. For all of our team members and customers.

We are an innovative high-tech company serving global industrial clients. We design and manufacture high-tech optical assemblies and optical precision elements for the semicon and photonics markets. We leverage our state of the art and proprietary core technology to create win-win solutions that offer people and planet more perspective.

The job

You will lead a production team of approximately 25 employees, responsible for manufacturing unique, high-end optical products for international customers. You set clear goals for your team based on the production strategy and are accountable for the execution and achievement of the production plan. You monitor performance through KPIs and make timely decisions to ensure targets are met. You initiate, plan, and implement actions that drive continuous improvement across key pillars: People, Quality, Cost, and Delivery Reliability.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of the correct number of products at the required quality level.
• Manage, coach, and plan people, resources, and materials to achieve departmental targets (quality, quantity, cost, and delivery reliability).
• Monitor and report production output based on KPIs such as lead times, production yield, and material/departmental inventory usage.
• Initiate improvement programs to establish and sustain process optimizations.
• Ensure safety standards are maintained on the production floor.
• Provide timely information and escalate issues when necessary.

We are looking for

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a precision mechanical high-tech production environment.
• In-depth knowledge of production processes and a clear understanding of the role of supporting departments.
• Proven experience in leading, coaching, and developing (multicultural) teams.
• Experience optimizing production processes in collaboration with various disciplines (e.g., R&D, Purchasing, Maintenance).
• Results-oriented, decisive, and resilient, with natural leadership qualities.
• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to develop team members through daily coaching and knowledge sharing.

We offer

• A competitive salary based on knowledge and experience.
• 25 vacation days and 5 additional leave days (ADV).
• A great position at an innovative high-tech company where you'll learn something new every day.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including an excellent pension scheme.

The role is based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

Do you want to join a dynamic, specialized and innovative company? Send your application to , () and include your motivation for this position and your CV. A reference check may be part of the selection process.