Teamleader Miller/Frezer

Frencken Europe B.V.; Reuver; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frencken Europe B.V. is seeking a Team Leader CNC Milling to lead a skilled CNC milling team in a high-precision manufacturing environment. You will guide daily production, ensure quality and drive improvements while supporting your team’s technical and professional development.

The role combines hands-on CNC expertise with leadership responsibilities and requires strong communication, planning and problem-solving abilities to maintain on-time delivery of complex components.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on CNC Milling/Frezer/Machining experience.
• Experience in a coordinating/supervisory or Team Leader role or readiness for this step.
• Strong knowledge of CNC milling and machining processes.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex drawings, GD&T and tolerances.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, fixtures, measurement techniques.
• Experience with high-precision components in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of quality requirements and dimensional inspection.
• Strong troubleshooting and people-management abilities.
• Structured, quality-oriented way of working.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Good command of English; Dutch mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the CNC milling team during daily production activities.
• Plan and distribute work within the team based on production priorities, capacity and deadlines.
• Monitor daily production progress and take action when quality, planning or output deviates.
• Provide technical support to CNC millers when machining or production issues arise.
• Ensure components are manufactured according to drawings, specifications and tolerances.
• Support the setup and optimization of CNC milling machines and processes.
• Ensure correct use of tooling, fixtures, measuring equipment and machining parameters.
• Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Planning to resolve issues.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in productivity, quality, lead time and efficiency.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions when issues occur.
• Ensure safety procedures and work instructions are followed.
• Coach team members and develop their skills.
• Onboard and train new CNC employees.
• Encourage ownership, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate priorities.

Skills

CNC milling knowledge

Leadership skills

English proficiency

Dutch mandatory

5-axis CNC milling

CAD/CAM programming

Heidenhain/Fanuc/Siemens

Lean Manufacturing

GD&T reading

Troubleshooting

Quality focus

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

About the role

Are you an experienced CNC Miller/Frezer who is ready to combine your technical expertise with leadership responsibilities?

As a Team Leader CNC Milling, you will lead a team of skilled CNC professionals within our machining environment. You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day coordination of the team while ensuring that production runs safely, efficiently and according to the required quality and delivery standards.

This is a hands‑on leadership position. You understand CNC milling processes, can support your team with technical challenges, and know what is required to manufacture complex, high‑precision components. At the same time, you create structure on the shop floor, monitor performance and help your team continuously improve the way they work.

What will you do?

As Team Leader CNC Milling, you will:

• Lead, coordinate and support the CNC milling team during daily production activities.
• Plan and distribute work within the team based on production priorities, capacity and deadlines.
• Monitor daily production progress and take action when quality, planning or output deviates from expectations.
• Provide technical support to CNC millers when machining or production issues arise.
• Ensure components are manufactured according to technical drawings, specifications, tolerances and quality requirements.
• Support the setup and optimization of CNC milling machines, machining processes and production methods.
• Ensure correct use of tooling, fixtures, measuring equipment and machining parameters.
• Work closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Planning to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Identify bottlenecks and initiate improvements related to productivity, quality, lead time and efficiency.
• Support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions when production or quality issues occur.
• Ensure that employees follow safety procedures, work instructions and quality standards.
• Coach team members, provide feedback and contribute to their technical and professional development.
• Support the onboarding and training of new CNC employees.
• Encourage ownership, teamwork and continuous improvement within the department.
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate priorities, issues and results to relevant stakeholders.

What do you bring?

We are looking for someone who combines strong CNC milling knowledge with natural leadership skills.

You have:

• Several years of hands‑on experience as a CNC Miller, CNC Frezer, CNC Machinist or similar machining professional.
• Experience in a coordinating, senior, supervisory or Team Leader position, or the ambition and capability to take this next step.
• Strong knowledge of CNC milling and machining processes.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex technical drawings, GD&T and tolerances.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, fixtures, machining strategies and measurement techniques.
• Experience working with high‑precision components, preferably within a high‑tech manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of quality requirements and dimensional inspection.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to support others with technical problems.
• A structured and quality‑oriented way of working.
• Strong communication and people‑management skills.
• The ability to set priorities and remain organized in a dynamic production environment.
• A continuous‑improvement mindset.
• Good command of English. Dutch mandatory
• Experience with 5‑axis CNC milling, CAD/CAM programming, Heidenhain/Fanuc/Siemens controls, Lean Manufacturing or continuous‑improvement methodologies would be considered an advantage, depending on the machines and systems used within the department.

What can you expect?

You will join a technically challenging manufacturing environment where quality, precision and continuous improvement are central to everything we do.

As Team Leader CNC Milling, you will have the opportunity to combine your machining expertise with leadership and have a direct impact on the performance and development of your team. You will work closely with different disciplines and contribute to the production of complex, high‑quality components for demanding high‑tech applications.