Production Manager - High-Tech Manufacturing & Lean Operations

Xeryon; Vlaams-Brabant; À distance; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

ERP ownership

Odoo ERP usage

Competitive salary and benefits

Résumé du poste

Xeryon, based in Leuven, Belgium, seeks a hands-on Production Manager to lead its Machining Cell and assembly lines. You will translate supply chain plans into high-quality output while enforcing safety and Lean practices.

Reporting to the COO, you will drive TPM, 5S, Kanban, and root-cause problem solving across a high-tech manufacturing environment, ensuring equipment availability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Plan Execution & Schedule Adherence: deliver master schedules and daily targets on time.
• EHS & Safety Leadership: enforce strict health, safety, and environment standards.
• Dual-Unit Leadership: manage Machining Cell and Assembly Lines with autonomy.
• Maintenance Execution: oversee preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Lean & Root-Cause Problem Solving: apply Lean tools and structured problem-solving methods.
• Team Development & Continuous Improvement: foster cross-training and KPIs across teams.

Connaissances

Operational leadership

Production scheduling

Lean tools

Root-cause problem solving

Maintenance programs

High-precision mechanics

Dutch and English

Outils

Odoo ERP

ERP ownership

Description du poste

Production Manager - High-Tech Manufacturing & Lean Operations

Location: Leuven, Belgium | Contract: Full-time

About Xeryon

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.

Role Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Profile Requirements

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
• Proficiency in Dutch and English (oral and written).

What We Offer

• A pivotal role combining planning leadership and ERP ownership in a growing high-technology company.
• High impact on how Xeryon plans, executes, and runs its core processes.
• The opportunity to shape and professionalize Odoo usage company‑wide.
• A dynamic environment where initiative, ownership, and improvement are valued.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Ready to Make an Impact? Are you the hands‑on Production Manager we are looking for?

Following an initial screening, we will invite you for an introductory interview at our office in Leuven.