Team Lead Sheetmetal & Composites

Fokker; Woensdrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Holiday days and ADV leave

International environment

Growth opportunities

Fun colleagues

Job summary

Fokker Services Group in Woensdrecht is seeking a Technical Team Leader for the Sheetmetal & Composites Shop. You will oversee operations, optimize production planning and drive improvements on safety, quality and efficiency.

You will report to the Head of Production and collaborate with Customer Support, PPC, Supply Chain and Engineering, shaping the department's strategic direction and continuous improvement while maintaining a hands-on leadership presence on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• HBO level of working and thinking with ~2 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven experience in managing operations, quality, and safety.
• Excellent communication in Dutch and English.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is an advantage.
• IPMA-D certification or equivalent project management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of around 14 technicians and support staff, fostering safety, quality and collaboration.
• Ensure timely and high-quality repairs of sheetmetal and composite structures per OEM and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with planning to meet customer deadlines and optimise workflow.
• Safeguard airworthiness compliance and implement robust quality controls.
• Apply Lean principles to reduce waste and increase productivity.
• Enforce safety protocols and create a safe working environment.
• Encourage skills development and continuous learning within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

IPMA-D

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Dutch & English communication

Education

HBO level

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Team Lead Sheetmetal & Composites

Location: Woensdrecht

Do you have experience as a Technical Team Leader and are you ready for a real challenge? How great would it be to take your next career step within a high-end aviation organization with more than 100 years of history – where aircraft are literally your workplace?

• 1 year starting contract
• 40 hours a week
• 1 MBO+
• 40 Vacation/ADV days per year

How you keep the engine running with us

In this position, you are responsible for all operational aspects of the Sheetmetal & Composites Shop. You focus on the efficient execution of the production planning, the optimal deployment of resources and the achievement of both operational and financial targets.

You report to the Head of Production and work closely with Customer Support, PPC, Supply Chain and Engineering. The department is characterised by a high work intensity, giving you a real opportunity to make an impact on your team. You are closely involved on the shop floor while also working with fellow team leads and your manager on the strategic direction and continuous improvement of the department.

You will be joining a loyal environment where colleagues have been through a lot together. To prepare for the future, this role requires flexibility, availability and courage.

Your main tasks and responsibilities include:

• Leadership: Motivate and lead a team of around 14 technicians and support staff, fostering a culture of safety, quality and collaboration.
• Structural repairs: Ensure timely and high-quality repairs of sheetmetal and composite structures in line with OEM and regulatory standards.
• Production planning: Work together with planning and control to meet customer deadlines and optimise workflow.
• Quality assurance: Safeguard compliance with airworthiness requirements and implement robust quality controls.
• Process optimisation: Identify improvement opportunities and apply Lean principles to reduce waste and increase productivity.
• Safety: Enforce safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment for all team members.
• Training & development: Encourage skills development and continuous learning within the team.

How you are valuable to us

Important: You are highly people-oriented and know what is happening on the shop floor. You are attentive to your team, you listen, translate and act. You can be pragmatic when needed, keep a helicopter view when things get busy and use your interpersonal skills and positive energy to guide the team towards the future.

• HBO level of working and thinking, with approximately 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven experience in managing operations, quality, and safety.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Strong skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) is an advantage.
• IPMA-D certification or equivalent Project Management experience is considered a plus.
• Comfortable working within regulated environments (e.g., (petro)chemical industry).
• A reference check is part of our recruitment process.

Where you will be working

A company with over a hundred years of experience, innovation, knowledge and expertise coursing through our veins. Our cross-departmental approach and tailor-made solutions are making their mark on the future of aerospace innovation. With our welcoming and friendly culture, we are more than just colleagues. We are a team of friends committed to both fun and development in the workplace. This enthusiasm and ongoing performance development ensures that our employees commit to Fokker Services Group for the long-term.

We are pioneers and we are dauntless. It's no coincidence that we're a global player in the field of aircraft maintenance and advancement. Together with our keen and initiative-taking colleagues, we work on the most innovative and advanced solutions aiming at creating a more sustainable and optimal aerospace sector. We continue to push the boundaries of possibility. And that's how we make sure we keep aircraft where they belong: in the air!

The Team

Working at Fokker Services Group gives you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, with innovative thinking and cooperation with a no-nonsense culture as the core. You will be guided by professional and resolute colleagues, which will give you the knowledge and experience to further boost your career.

We also offer you:

• A competitive salary matching your knowledge and experience
• Flexible hours
• When working fulltime (40 hours), you have 27-29 holiday days and 13 ADV leave days per year
• A challenging international working environment
• An insider’s look into the innovative world of aviation
• A lot of room for professional and personal growth
• Fun colleagues (trust us, we are not biased)