Operator

Kuiper Recruitment; Tholen; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 vacation days

13 ADV days

PME Pension Fund

Job summary

Kuiper Recruitment is seeking a Production Lead in the Tholen region for an international metalworking manufacturer. You will supervise a team of about 15, leading on the shop floor to ensure safe, efficient and on-time production.

The role combines hands-on leadership with driving Lean improvements and coaching your colleagues. Dutch language proficiency and good English are required, with a strong focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience as Production Lead, Team Leader or Senior Operator.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Good command of Dutch and basic English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate a team of ~15 production employees.
• Work hands-on within the production process.
• Monitor production planning, quality, safety and progress.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Drive Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Training, coaching and developing team members.
• Coordinate with other departments for an efficient production process.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-organised working environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Quality awareness

Safety focus

Coaching

Dutch & English language

Education

MBO level education

Job description

First Technical Operator / Production Lead - Tholen Region

Salary: €3,600 - €4,100 gross per month | Day Shift | Permanent Contract | Metal & Engineering

Are you an experienced production operator, senior operator or hands-on production supervisor who enjoys leading by example? Do you have a strong focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement? Then this is an excellent opportunity to join an international manufacturing company in the Tholen region that develops and produces high-quality technical equipment.

What will you be doing?

As a Production Lead, you will be responsible for the daily supervision of a team of approximately 15 employees within the metalworking department. You will be highly visible on the production floor, actively working alongside your team while ensuring production runs safely, efficiently and according to schedule.

You will be the first point of contact for your colleagues and play an important role in motivating the team and driving continuous improvements throughout the production process.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching and motivating a team of approximately 15 production employees.
• Working hands-on within the production process.
• Monitoring production planning, quality, safety and progress.
• Identifying and resolving production bottlenecks.
• Driving Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Training, coaching and developing team members.
• Coordinating with other departments to ensure an efficient production process.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and well-organised working environment.

Who are you?

You are a natural leader who knows how to motivate people and create a positive working environment. You communicate clearly, take ownership and are approachable for your team.

In addition, you have:

• MBO level of working and thinking (vocational education or equivalent).
• Approximately 5-10 years of experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a Production Lead, Team Leader, Senior Operator or in a similar hands-on supervisory role.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experience with or affinity for Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Good command of the Dutch language and a reasonable command of English.

What do we offer?

You will join an international, financially stable manufacturing company where personal growth and development are encouraged.

We offer:

• A gross monthly salary between €3,600 and €4,100.
• A full-time position in day shift.
• Employment under the Dutch Metalektro Collective Labour Agreement (CAO Metalektro).
• 27 vacation days plus 13 additional ADV (reduction of working hours) days.
• Participation in the PME Pension Fund.
• Excellent opportunities for training, education and career development.
• A pleasant working environment with committed colleagues.
• A modern, international manufacturing environment.

Interested?

Would you like to combine leadership with a hands-on role on the production floor? We'd love to hear from you.