Team Lead Production

SGL System (Stadium Grow Lighting); Waddinxveen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (9% typical)

25 vacation days

Travel allowance

Home office allowance

Training courses

Corporate fitness program

Team events

Job summary

SGL System (Stadium Grow Lighting) is seeking a hands-on Team Lead Production in Waddinxveen, Netherlands. You will lead the production team across multiple lines, coordinate with Supply Chain, Product Development and Warehouse, and drive efficiency, quality, and safety improvements on a daily basis.

The role requires a proactive, organized leader with strong communication skills and a practical mindset, ready to coach and develop the team while maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Secondary Vocational Education/HBO level in Production, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience leading or coordinating a production or assembly team.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Hands-on mentality with ability to prioritize in a dynamic production environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and production reporting is advantageous.
• Good command of English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key link between Production, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Warehouse to ensure smooth processes and timely delivery.
• Plan production activities and allocate resources effectively to support operational goals.
• Work with the Production & Warehouse Manager to identify bottlenecks and improve processes.
• Monitor production performance, including output, quality, and efficiency, and take action when needed.
• Coach and support team members, creating a collaborative and motivated working environment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support root cause analyses for production and quality issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Planning

Hands‑on

Education

Secondary vocational education/HBO or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Production reporting

Job description

Location Waddinxveen, the Netherlands (37,5 hours)

We are looking for an inspiring, people-focused Team Lead Production who is proactive, organized, and enjoys leading people.

At SGL, we do not just grow grass; we help grounds teams create the perfect pitch for the world’s biggest sports stadiums. Since developing our revolutionary turf optimisation system in 2002, we have become the market leader in sports turf technology, supporting grounds teams in over 600 stadiums worldwide. Our technology helps the teams responsible for the quality of the playing surface grow and maintain world-class turf. We do this through innovations such as high-tech grow lighting systems, smart data monitoring tools, and sustainable grass disease management solutions, such as our autonomous UVC robot. With an international team of more than 70 passionate specialists, we continue to push the boundaries of professional sports turf innovation.

SGL as an employer

Working at SGL means playing in the Champions League. Our team thrives in an informal culture where collaboration, innovation, passion and personal development go hand in hand. We encourage learning, sharing ideas, and taking ownership of your work, so every team member can make an impact. Great work comes from great teams – from Friday drinks and table tennis to team outings that bring colleagues from across the globe together, we make sure there is plenty of fun and connection. At SGL, teams bond in ways that matter to them!

The position

We are looking for a hands-on and motivated Team Lead Production who is responsible for managing daily production activities and ensuring smooth operations. You will lead the production team, coordinate activities across multiple production lines, and drive continuous improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a key link between Production, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Warehouse, to ensure smooth processes and timely delivery.
• Ensure products are assembled according to quality standards, work instructions (SOPs), and technical specifications.
• Plan production activities and allocate resources effectively to support operational goals.
• Work closely with the Production & Warehouse Manager to identify bottlenecks and improve processes.
• Monitor production performance, including output, quality, and efficiency, and take action when needed.
• Coach and support team members, creating a collaborative and motivated working environment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support root cause analyses for production and quality issues together with relevant teams.
• Ensure equipment, tools, and workstations are available, maintained, organized, and safe to use.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures and encouraging safe working practices.

Your profile

We are looking for someone who is proactive, organized, and enjoys leading people while continuously improving processes. You have a practical mindset, strong communication skills, and take ownership of achieving results together with your team.

• Secondary vocational education/Higher professional education working and thinking level, preferably in Production, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience leading or coordinating a production or assembly team.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Experience with production processes, quality standards, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Hands‑on mentality with the ability to prioritize in a dynamic production environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and production reporting is considered an advantage.
• Good command of English is a must, and Dutch is an advantage.

What we offer

At SGL, you’ll join an ambitious team in a dynamic international work environment, developing innovative and unique products used worldwide. This is a role with high responsibility, room for personal growth, and a great working atmosphere.

• A challenging international working environment.
• A versatile role in a young and ambitious team.
• Plenty of responsibility, initiative.
• Bonus structure; the amount is determined based on your personal goals. A standard score of 7 corresponds to a 9% bonus, provided that the company objectives are met.
• 25 vacation days per year.
• Travel allowance. (23ct per km)
• Home office allowance.
• Work‑related training courses to develop skills.
• Healthy work‑life balance. Corporate fitness program.
• Fun and team-oriented environment. Hackathons, padel matches, dinners, visiting football games.
• We strongly value personal development, and you will have the opportunity to take job‑related training to improve your skills and help elevate our team.

And of course, work should also be enjoyable! That’s why we have fun traditions like ‘Patatdag’ on Fridays, plus regular team bonding activities. Each department receives a budget for team events, so whether it’s a hackathon, a padel match, a dinner, or a football game, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect with your colleagues.

Piet Stuurmanweg 7
2742 JX Waddinxveen
The Netherlands