Team Lead Assembly

Frencken; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Frencken in Eindhoven seeks an experienced Team Leader Assembly Volume to lead and support a team of about 20 assembly operators within the production department. You will ensure that targets are met while upholding quality, safety and delivery standards.

You will be the first point of contact for your team, provide daily guidance, and collaborate with planning, quality and engineering to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• MBO Level 4 education or equivalent in a technical or business-related field.
• Technical background in mechanical, electromechanical, or mechatronic assembly.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or high-tech production environment.
• Experience leading, coaching, coordinating, or mentoring colleagues is a strong advantage.
• Ambition to further develop leadership skills and help others grow.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of assembly operators to achieve production goals.
• Create and maintain a safe, structured, and positive working environment.
• Coordinate daily production activities and support effective workload planning.
• Ensure products are assembled according to quality standards and delivered on time.
• Monitor team performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work in accordance with procedures, work instructions, and 6S principles.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Contribute ideas that enhance efficiency, productivity, and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Dutch language

English language

Education

MBO Level 4 education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your career?

At Frencken, we encourage curiosity, ownership, and continuous development. We are looking for a motivated Team Leader who enjoys working with people, improving processes, and delivering high-quality products for leading customers in the high-tech industry.

If you have a technical background and are ready to take on a leadership role, this could be the next step in your career.

The Role at a Glance

As Team Leader Assembly Volume, you will lead and support a team of approximately 20 assembly colleagues within our production department. Together with your team, you will ensure that production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and delivery performance.

You will act as the first point of contact for your team, provide daily guidance, and work closely with colleagues across production, planning, quality, and engineering to ensure smooth operations.

Whether you have previous leadership experience or are ready for your first formal leadership role, we are looking for someone who can inspire others, take ownership, and contribute to a positive team culture.

What Will You Do?

• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of assembly operators to achieve production goals.
• Create and maintain a safe, structured, and positive working environment.
• Coordinate daily production activities and support effective workload planning.
• Ensure products are assembled according to quality standards and delivered on time.
• Monitor team performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work in accordance with procedures, work instructions, and 6S principles.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Contribute ideas that enhance efficiency, productivity, and teamwork.

What Do You Bring?

• MBO Level 4 education or equivalent, preferably in a technical or business-related field.
• A technical background, for example in mechanical, electromechanical, or mechatronic assembly.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or high-tech production environment.
• Experience leading, coaching, coordinating, or mentoring colleagues is a strong advantage.
• Ambition to further develop your leadership skills and help others grow.
• A proactive, structured, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective under pressure.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or 6S principles is an advantage.

What We Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership career within an international high-tech manufacturing environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals, take ownership of a team, and play a key role in delivering high quality products to our customers.

At Frencken, we believe our people make the difference. We invest in professional development, encourage continuous improvement, and provide opportunities to grow your career.