Production Team Lead — Lean, KPI-Driven Operations

Entangled Future; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IQM Quantum Computers in Espoo, Finland, seeks a Team Leader, Production to guide the production floor, set weekly targets, and drive Lean improvements onsite. You will collaborate with Planning, Development, Quality, and Logistics to ensure smooth subassembly production and testing.

This role emphasizes ownership, clear communication, and data-driven decisions. The ideal candidate has 3+ years leading technicians in a technology production setting, a proven KPI mindset, and hands-on Lean

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a technology production/manufacturing environment (3+ years) and a drive to lead people.
• Track record of setting targets and KPIs and driving change so new processes stick.
• Hands-on Lean manufacturing experience: one-piece flow, 5S and daily management.
• Engineering degree or at least 7 years of relevant technical experience; understanding electronics and mechanics design processes.
• Excellent communication and ownership; plan, schedule, results and constraints clearly; proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Set clear targets and KPIs for the team and track progress.
• Plan weekly work with Production Planner and oversee assembly/testing of subassemblies.
• Turn production data into decisions and manage quality and flow improvements.
• Lead problem-solving by coordinating the right people and driving issues to closure.
• Develop production area and processes with Lean principles and coach the team.

Skills

Team leadership

KPI setting

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or related technical field

Job description

IQM Quantum Computers in Espoo, Finland, seeks a Team Leader, Production to guide the production floor, set weekly targets, and drive Lean improvements onsite. You will collaborate with Planning, Development, Quality, and Logistics to ensure smooth subassembly production and testing.

This role emphasizes ownership, clear communication, and data-driven decisions. The ideal candidate has 3+ years leading technicians in a technology production setting, a proven KPI mindset, and hands-on Lean