Production Manager

Xeryon; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bicycle allowance

High autonomy to shape manufacturing

Résumé du poste

Xeryon in Leuven is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead the Machining Cell and assembly lines. You will convert supply chain plans into reliable shop-floor execution, maintain equipment availability, and reinforce a safety-first, quality-driven culture.

Reporting to the COO, you will own operating targets, drive TPM, and champion Lean tools to reduce downtime and defects while developing multi-skilled teams in a fast-growing nano-tech environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operational leadership in precision manufacturing.
• Proven ability to translate supply plans into production schedules.
• Proficient in Lean tools: 5S, Kanban, VSM and problem-solving methods.
• Experience with TPM and maintenance planning.
• Technical understanding of high-precision mechanics and CNC processes.

Responsabilités

• Plan execution and schedule adherence across Machining and Assembly lines.
• Lead EHS, safety, and continuous improvement culture.
• Direct dual-unit leadership balancing machining cell and assembly line.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Apply Lean and structured problem-solving methods to deviations.
• Develop teams, multi-skill and track operational KPIs.

Connaissances

Operational leadership

Lean manufacturing

Root-cause problem solving

Preventive/Corrective maintenance (TPM

CNC machining concepts

High-precision assembly

Description du poste

Drive shop-floor excellence and lead manufacturing teams in a fast-growing Belgian scale-up.

Are you an experienced operational leader ready to drive precision manufacturing? Xeryon is seeking a hands-on Production Manager in Leuven to lead its Machining Cell as well as its Assembly Lines. You will turn supply chain plans into high-quality output, enforce EHS standards, and lead Lean continuous improvement.

What will you do?

As Production Manager, you are the operational engine on our shop floor, bridging strategic production targets with daily manufacturing execution. You report directly to the COO and take full operational ownership of both the Machining Cell and the line-based team of Assembly Operators. Your primary mission is to ensure flawless plan execution, maintain high equipment availability through preventive maintenance, and drive systematic problem-solving. You foster an agile, safety-first culture where quality and continuous improvement (Kaizen) are paramount.

In this role, your core responsibilities include:

• Plan Execution & Schedule Adherence: Serve as the direct counterpart to the Supply Chain Manager to deliver master schedules and daily targets accurately and on time.
• EHS & Safety Leadership: Enforce strict Health, Safety, and Environment (EHS) standards, conduct risk assessments, and drive an uncompromising safety-first culture.
• Dual-Unit Leadership: Direct and balance line assembly operations while guiding and empowering the Machining Cell to maximize its autonomy and efficiency.
• Maintenance Execution: Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs (TPM) for tools and CNC machining equipment to minimize downtime. This includes a reactive shop-floor presence
• Lean & Root-Cause Problem Solving: Apply Lean principles (5S, Kanban, VSM) and resolve operational deviations using structured methods (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, A3).
• Team Development & Continuous Improvement: Foster an agile, quality-driven culture across all teams, emphasizing cross-training, multi-skilling, and clear operational KPIs.

Who are we?

Xeryon is a fast-growing Belgian high-tech scale-up based in Leuven, specializing in ultra-precise piezo motion systems and micro-motors. Driven by innovation, we are scaling our production towards 100,000 units per year to serve demanding high-tech applications worldwide. You will join a highly skilled, passionate team in an energetic high-tech environment operating at the global top of precision engineering.

Who are we looking for?

To thrive in this fast-paced environment, you need high adaptability to pivot quickly during operational disruptions, an uncompromising safety mindset to protect team well-being, and collaborative leadership skills to manage both autonomous groups and structured assembly line teams.

You meet the following essential criteria:

• 5+ years of operational leadership experience in precision manufacturing (machining, precision assembly, or high-tech equipment).
• Proven track record in executing and delivering production schedules set by supply chain teams.
• Practical mastery of Lean tools (5S, Kanban, VSM) and formal root-cause problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
• Solid experience in tracking machine maintenance programs (Preventive/Corrective Maintenance, TPM).
• Technical understanding of high-precision mechanics, CNC machining concepts, and manual/semi-automated assembly lines.

What do we offer?

We offer a full-time permanent contract in a high-impact role with substantial operational autonomy at the forefront of nanotech innovation. You will work in a supportive environment that values ownership and professional growth. At Xeryon you are a name, not a number.

Our site in Leuven is easily accessible by highway, public transport, or bike.

Your remuneration package includes:

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience and performance
• Bicycle allowance for commuters
• High operational autonomy to shape manufacturing processes in a scaling company

Ready to Make an Impact?

Are you the hands-on Production Manager we are looking for?