High-Tech Assembly Group Leader – Eindhoven

Xelvin; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

Free lunch & dinner

iPhone and laptop provided

Career development plan

Job summary

Xelvin is recruiting a Group Leader for High-Tech Assembly in Eindhoven. You will lead Team Leaders across multiple shifts, oversee 30–120 operators and 8–12 support staff, and partner with engineering, planning and quality to meet safety, quality and productivity targets.

The role demands a hands-on leadership style, strong analytical skills, and excellent English. You will promote 5S and continuous improvement while shaping a high-performance production culture.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in production/manufacturing.
• Experience leading Team Leaders/shift leaders or similar second-line roles.
• Bachelor or Master degree in technical/industrial engineering or equivalent.
• Proven ability to develop people and create accountability.
• Strong hands-on mentality with direct floor involvement.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead Team Leaders for 30–120 operators across shifts; directly manage 8–12 in support functions.
• Coordinate with work preparation, service engineering, quality and first-line support.
• Translate targets into clear departmental plans and priorities.
• Monitor progress and adjust activities to meet output targets.
• Report performance, risks and progress to the Operations Manager.
• Drive 5S, continuous improvement and safety on the production floor.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Communication

Analytical skills

English

Education

Bachelor/Master in technical/industrial engineering

Job description

Xelvin is recruiting a Group Leader for High-Tech Assembly in Eindhoven. You will lead Team Leaders across multiple shifts, oversee 30–120 operators and 8–12 support staff, and partner with engineering, planning and quality to meet safety, quality and productivity targets.

The role demands a hands-on leadership style, strong analytical skills, and excellent English. You will promote 5S and continuous improvement while shaping a high-performance production culture.