Aerospace Production Manager — Lead Teams, Drive Lean

Chromalloy; Tilburg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 vacation days

Job summary

Chromalloy in Tilburg, Netherlands, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily shopfloor operations for production and repair in an aerospace MRO environment.

You will lead 4 Team Leaders and coordinate closely with Operations, Engineering, QA and Customer Service to ensure on-time delivery, quality and safety. A Bachelor’s degree and several years of leadership experience are required, with English fluency and a clear path to Operations Manager within 1–3 years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and several years of leadership experience in production or MRO (preferably aerospace or metal industry).
• Proven ability to manage Team Leaders and large teams.
• Knowledge of production planning, HR processes, and improvement methodologies (Lean, 5S, TPM).
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Ambition to progress to Operations Manager within 1-3 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production and repair activities in compliance with aerospace standards.
• Monitor KPIs such as Turn Around Time (TAT), On-Time Delivery (OTD), quality, and safety.
• Maintain a strong presence on the shopfloor and resolve issues proactively.
• Coach and develop 4 Team Leaders and their teams.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans.
• Lead improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S) and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with departments such as Customer Service, Engineering, QA, and EHS.
• Represent the production team during audits and customer visits.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Lean, 5S, TPM

Coaching & communication

English fluency

Career path to Ops Manager

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Chromalloy in Tilburg, Netherlands, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily shopfloor operations for production and repair in an aerospace MRO environment.

You will lead 4 Team Leaders and coordinate closely with Operations, Engineering, QA and Customer Service to ensure on-time delivery, quality and safety. A Bachelor’s degree and several years of leadership experience are required, with English fluency and a clear path to Operations Manager within 1–3 years.