Production Leader

Pentair; Enschede; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentair in Enschede, The Netherlands, seeks a Production Leader to balance short-term productivity with long-term vision. You will drive investment, continuous improvement, and ensure operational compliance across the value streams on site.

As a key member of the site leadership team, you will build the infrastructure and capacity to deliver a sustainably improving product or service, lead the team, and sponsor improvements that translate into tangible results while maintaining a focus on safety

Qualifications

• 5+ years of successful operations leadership in fast-paced environments.
• Lean principles and tools including VSM, 5S, Standard Work, Continuous Flow.
• RCCM, 8D, and DMAIC problem-solving methods experience.
• Proven project management capability across multiple priorities.
• Strong coaching, communication and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute production strategy, translating business objectives into plans, targets for safety, quality, delivery, efficiency and cost.
• Drive capacity planning, resource allocation, organizational development and investment proposals.
• Lead Membrane and Module production operations, achieving production plans and KPI targets.
• Oversee production managers and optimize resources, priorities and processes.
• Build a high-performing organization through leadership development and talent management.
• Champion continuous improvement by implementing process and performance enhancements.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE standards and maintain a safe workplace.

Skills

Operations leadership

Lean & continuous improvement

Project management

Change management

Coaching & mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Production Leader

Pentair currently has an opening for a

Enschede, The Netherlands.

In this role, you will balance short-term productivity with long-term vision, focus on investment and continuous improvement, as well as managing operational compliance and organizational fit for purpose. As a key member of the site leadership team you will also be responsible and accountable for building the infrastructure and capacity to deliver a continuously improving product or service for the lifetime of the value stream. The role demands a change agent mindset where execution and tracking of daily performance management, effective short and long term issue resolution, and sponsorship of continuous improvement projects, all enable you to deliver sustainable, tangible results.

Job Description

Production Leader

Pentair currently has an opening for a Production Leader who will function as the Value Stream Manager for the major production operations value streams on our site. This role is site based in Enschede, The Netherlands.

In this role, you will balance short-term productivity with long-term vision, focus on investment and continuous improvement, as well as managing operational compliance and organizational fit for purpose. As a key member of the site leadership team you will also be responsible and accountable for building the infrastructure and capacity to deliver a continuously improving product or service for the lifetime of the value stream. The role demands a change agent mindset where execution and tracking of daily performance management, effective short and long term issue resolution, and sponsorship of continuous improvement projects, all enable you to deliver sustainable, tangible results.

You Will

• Define and execute production strategy, translating business objectives into plans, priorities, and targets for safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and cost.
• Drive capacity planning, resource allocation, organizational development, and investment proposals to support growth, continuity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Lead Membrane and Module production operations, ensuring achievement of production plans, KPI targets, and seamless cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee production managers and organizational performance, optimizing resources, priorities, and processes to meet business objectives.
• Build a high-performing organization through leadership development, succession planning, training, talent management, and knowledge sharing.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process, organizational, and performance enhancements.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE standards, fostering a safe workplace and embedding accountability for safety performance across the organization.

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years of successful operations leadership experience with a proven track record of delivering sustainable results in fast-paced environments.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect customer needs, business processes, and supplier capabilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean principles and tools, including VSM, 5S, Standard Work, Continuous Flow, and Transactional Lean, combined with advanced problem-solving methodologies such as RCCM, 8D, and DMAIC.
• Proven project management capability, able to lead multiple priorities simultaneously through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement.
• Highly effective coach and facilitator with strong organizational, team-building, communication, and change management skills, able to influence at all levels of the organization.

We Will

Pentair is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent pay practices in line with the EU Pay Directive. For this full-time position working at this location, the indicativeannualized base salary range will be from € 6.000,- - € 8.500,- gross per month. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position, including experience, training, pertinent educationand qualifications, work location, any relevant provisions of applicable collective agreementsand other relevant business or organizational needs. Whilst we include an indicative pay range to provide information for you to consider, more detailed information as to your salary will be provided should an offer be made to you, once the company has a better understanding of your skills, qualifications and experience. Additional components of the overall reward package will also be discussed during the recruitment process and will be confirmed to you, which may include, annual incentive bonus. As a Pentair employee, you would also enjoy a wide array of benefit options applied by Pentair in relation to the position, this will be provided to you during the recruitment process.

Travel

Travel will be at a minimum as the position is site centric (10% to 15% Maximum), however, there may-be a need for cross segment / business unit / site activity as and when required.

At Pentair, we believe it is essential that everyone contributes to a safe, healthy, and environmentally conscious work environment. Therefore, we expect all employees to actively and consistently commit to environmental, health, and safety practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.