Production Team Leader - Coach, Optimize & Lead Shifts

Neways-Electronics-International-Nv; Son en Breugel; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with shift bonuses

Pension contributions

Travel expense reimbursement

Shift allowances as per CLA

Job summary

Neways‑Electronics International N.V. is seeking a Team Leader to coach and lead a multicultural production team. You will start the day with safety, quality, logistics, planning, and budget discussions and ensure daily production goals are met.

The role involves shift-based responsibilities and collaboration with Engineering, Logistics, HR, and the Unit Manager. The position emphasizes developing people, maintaining safety and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level working and thinking ability.
• Experience in leading teams, preferably in production.
• Green Belt certification is an advantage but not required.
• Proactive, results-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and safety.
• Ability to identify bottlenecks, make decisions, and resolve issues quickly.
• Strong communication skills and the talent to guide people through change.
• Structured and analytical way of working.
• Coaching skills and drive to help employees grow.
• Strong sense of responsibility for achieving KPIs and complying with procedures.
• Good command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Assigning employees to the right tasks and setting priorities.
• Addressing behavior and encouraging customer-focused work.
• Conducting job interviews and selecting new employees.
• Training, guiding, and onboarding new colleagues.
• Monitoring competencies and coordinating further development.
• Organizing the inflow, internal mobility, and outflow of temporary workers.
• Creating development and improvement plans with the Unit Manager.
• Coaching the team in continuous improvement and following up on improvement proposals.
• Independently conducting performance and appraisal reviews.
• Leading team meetings and ensuring clear communication.
• Achieving planned production within the agreed parameters.
• Monitoring progress, quality, and adherence to work agreements.
• Identifying and resolving bottlenecks in production or deliveries.
• Preparing workstations and supporting new processes introduction.
• Ensuring safe and efficient use of tools, PPE, materials, and equipment.
• Enforcing all applicable procedures and standards (ESD, 5S, IPC, QMS, health & safety, environment).
• Participating in MIT and escalating issues timely.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Quality & safety focus

Dutch & English proficiency

Green Belt certification (advantage)

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Neways‑Electronics International N.V. is seeking a Team Leader to coach and lead a multicultural production team. You will start the day with safety, quality, logistics, planning, and budget discussions and ensure daily production goals are met.

The role involves shift-based responsibilities and collaboration with Engineering, Logistics, HR, and the Unit Manager. The position emphasizes developing people, maintaining safety and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement across