Technical Team Lead

Justus People; Venray; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month

Lease a bike

Health and pension contributions

Commuter travel contribution

Mobile phone allowance

Job summary

Justus People is seeking a Technical Team Leader for the European Master Distribution Centre (EMDC) located in the Venray area. This permanent role starts with a 12-month contract and offers an attractive base salary plus a 13th month, bonus, and excellent benefits.

You will lead a technical engineering team, drive continuous improvements, and partner with third‑party partners to ensure aligned standards across our global supply chain. A Lean mindset and electromechanical expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading technical or manufacturing teams with an engaging, motivating style.
• Solid electromechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills; familiarity with CAD and ERP.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop the engineering team with a focus on high performance and growth.
• Run daily stand-ups, manage production priorities, and collaborate with DSV.
• Drive process improvements, handle complex troubleshooting, and lead NPI and pilots.
• Own continuous improvement initiatives and Lean/QMS embedding.

Skills

Leadership experience

Lean mindset

Electromechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

CAD

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline

Tools

CAD

ERP systems

Job description

Technical Team Leader – Configuration Center

Lead, inspire, and shape high-tech operations

Location: Venray area

Employment: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent opportunity (starting with a 12-month contract)

Package: Attractive base salary (75 - 80K) + 13th month, performance bonus, lease bike, and excellent benefits

Why this role?

Are you an energetic technical leader who thrives on turning complex operational challenges into smooth, continuous improvements? As our Technical Team Leader at the European Master Distribution Centre (EMDC), you won't just oversee processes—you will build, inspire, and grow an engineering team operating at the heart of our international supply chain.

If you bring a mix of strong electromechanical expertise, a coaching leadership style, and a Lean mindset, this is your chance to make a genuine impact within a collaborative, global environment.

How you’ll make an impact

• Guide & empower: Coach and develop your technical engineering team, fostering a supportive environment where high performance and individual growth go hand-in-hand.
• Orchestrate daily success: Keep technical operations running seamlessly by running daily team stand-ups, managing production priorities, and partnering closely with DSV.
• Champion technical quality: Drive process improvements, handle complex troubleshooting, and lead new product introductions (NPI) and pilots.
• Optimize for tomorrow: Take ownership of our continuous improvement initiatives and Quality Management System (QMS), embedding Lean principles into every workflow.
• Bridge key relationships: Serve as the main technical contact for third-party partners and suppliers, ensuring aligned standards and flawless collaboration.

What you bring to the team

• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Leadership style: Proven experience guiding technical or manufacturing teams with an engaging, motivating, and open approach.
• Technical toolkit: Solid electromechanical knowledge, troubleshooting experience, and familiarity with CAD, ERP systems, and Lean/Six Sigma principles.
• Mindset: An analytical thinker who stays calm under pressure, communicates clearly across all levels, and enjoys solving operational puzzles.
• Industry touch: Understanding of international supply chain and production workflows.

What’s in it for you?

• Financial rewards: A competitive salary package accompanied by a 13th-month payment, holiday pay, and annual company performance incentives.
• Work-life balance & wellbeing: 27 paid days off (25 standard + 2 extra-legal days), a mobile phone allowance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Perks & mobility: Commuter travel contribution, Lease a Bike program with a additional bike allowance, plus health and pension contributions.
• Growth: Tailored training programs and clear avenues to develop your technical and managerial career.
• Culture: The scale and power of an international business, paired with a welcoming, close-knit local team spirit.

Ready to step up?

We’d love to hear from you.