Production Manager - Electric Vehicle Battery Remanufacturing

Autocraft; Arnhem; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Autocraft Solutions Group in Arnhem, Netherlands, is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily production operations for EV battery remanufacturing. You will support the Site Manager, optimize processes and develop a high‑performing team in a safety‑driven environment.

The role requires a engineering degree, experience in production leadership, high‑voltage expertise, and strong people management and communication skills. A full driving license and English proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical Engineering or a related high‑voltage discipline).
• Previous experience in a production management or manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience with high‑voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with EV batteries or battery technology is highly desirable.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Experience planning and coordinating production activities.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
• Auditing experience or qualification is an advantage.
• Experience writing procedures, work instructions or training documentation is beneficial.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office and Windows applications.
• A full, clean driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Site Manager with daily management of production operations.
• Developing and managing weekly production plans.
• Leading, coaching and motivating the production team.
• Ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and on time.
• Diagnosing battery faults and providing technical guidance during the remanufacturing process.
• Testing and evaluating complex or special‑case EV batteries.
• Managing stock levels of batteries and production components.
• Monitoring and reporting production performance and shift issues.
• Preparing technical reports and documenting battery test results.
• Responding to technical enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the development of EV battery remanufacturing processes.
• Writing work instructions, process documentation and training materials.
• Supporting new product introductions and EV development projects.
• Ensuring employees receive appropriate training and ongoing development.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee engagement activities.
• Monitoring attendance, working hours and absence records in collaboration with the UK HR team.
• Ensuring compliance with Dutch employment legislation and company policies.
• Maintaining and improving the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Supporting internal Safety, Quality and Environmental audits.
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues across the Autocraft Group.
• Driving continuous improvement throughout the production operation.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Coaching

Production planning

Communication

High-voltage knowledge

IT skills

English proficiency

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Production Manager – Electric Vehicle Battery Remanufacturing

Arnhem, Netherlands | Full-time | Permanent

Lead the future of sustainable mobility

Are you an experienced production leader with a passion for engineering, continuous improvement and people management? Do you want to play a key role in one of Europe's leading electric vehicle battery remanufacturing operations?

Autocraft Solutions Group is looking for a Production Manager to join our growing EV facility in Arnhem. In this role, you will support the Site Manager in leading daily production activities, ensuring operational excellence, maintaining the highest safety and quality standards, and developing a high-performing production team.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise with leadership in a fast-growing and innovative industry.

About Autocraft Solutions Group

Autocraft Solutions Group is Europe's largest independent engine remanufacturer and assembler, supplying more than 20,000 engines each year to leading automotive manufacturers including Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Aston Martin, Volvo and JCB.

We are also a technology leader in electric vehicle battery assembly, remanufacturing and engineering services. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, helping to extend the life of EV batteries and support the transition to cleaner transportation.

About the role

As Production Manager, you will act as the deputy to the Site Manager and oversee the day‑to‑day production operation. You'll ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

You'll lead the production team, optimise processes and contribute to the continued growth of our EV operations in Arnhem.

What you'll be doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Site Manager with the daily management of production operations
• Developing and managing weekly production plans
• Leading, coaching and motivating the production team
• Ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and on time
• Diagnosing battery faults and providing technical guidance during the remanufacturing process
• Testing and evaluating complex or special‑case EV batteries
• Managing stock levels of batteries and production components
• Monitoring and reporting production performance and shift issues
• Preparing technical reports and documenting battery test results
• Responding to technical enquiries from both internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting the development of EV battery remanufacturing processes
• Writing work instructions, process documentation and training materials
• Supporting new product introductions and EV development projects
• Ensuring employees receive appropriate training and ongoing development
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee engagement activities
• Monitoring attendance, working hours and absence records in collaboration with the UK HR team
• Ensuring compliance with Dutch employment legislation and company policies
• Maintaining and improving the Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Supporting internal Safety, Quality and Environmental audits
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues across the wider Autocraft Group
• Driving continuous improvement throughout the production operation

What we're looking for

We're looking for an experienced production professional with strong leadership skills and a technical engineering background.

You should have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical Engineering or a related high‑voltage discipline)
• Previous experience in a production management or manufacturing leadership role
• Experience working with high‑voltage electrical systems
• Experience with EV batteries or battery technology is highly desirable
• Strong people management and coaching skills
• Experience planning and coordinating production activities
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards
• Internal auditing experience or qualification is an advantage
• Experience writing procedures, work instructions or training documentation is beneficial
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Windows applications
• A full, clean driving licence
• Excellent communication skills in English

Who you are

You are someone who:

• Leads by example and inspires others
• Is organised and able to prioritise effectively
• Enjoys solving technical and operational challenges
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skillsMay have a formatting error due to a broken line; please correct it accordingly…