Manager Production Technology

What will you do?

As Manager Production Technology at Alfen, you are responsible for optimizing the production processes of our EV charging stations (EVCE). You take the lead in designing, implementing, and improving efficient, scalable, and reliable production methods for both existing and new products. You do this together with an enthusiastic team and in close collaboration with various internal departments.

Your tasks and responsibilities include:

• Leading the Production Technology department: organizing, coaching, motivating, and developing employees.

• Monitoring departmental goals and ensuring good collaboration with other teams.

• Identifying and analyzing bottlenecks in the production process and initiating improvements with a focus on automation and manufacturability.

• Taking the lead in introducing new products and guiding pre-production series.

• Ensuring proper tooling, working methods, and instructions on the production floor.

• Actively contributing to improving IT processes within production.

• Supporting root cause analyses (8D) in case of disruptions.

• Ensuring knowledge retention for new employees.

What do we ask of you?

For a good match, we are looking for a people manager with technical insight, strong analytical skills, and a structured approach. Someone who can convince and motivate others while maintaining calm in a dynamic environment. Additionally, you have:

• At least a completed bachelor’s degree (HBO), preferably in Industrial Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

• 3 to 5 years of work experience in a production or process improvement environment.

• Proven leadership experience.

• Knowledge of and experience with LEAN methodologies and Operational Excellence.

• Experience with MS Office and an ERP system.

• Excellent command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written.

What do we offer you?

At Alfen, we offer our employees an independent and responsible role with room for personal input, new ideas, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, we offer:

• A market-based salary with conditions according to the CAO Metalektro.

• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days, with the option to sell 10 days.

• Hybrid working (maximum 2 days per week for a 40-hour contract).

• Company laptop and phone.

• Free access to an online learning environment.

• Active employee associations: AlFun and Young Alfen.

• Free sports activities through Alfen Sportlab and participation in sporting events.

• PME Pension Scheme, with Alfen paying more than half of the premium.

• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km, up to 50 km one-way.

Where will you work?

At Alfen, you work at a company at the heart of the energy transition. With our broad range of in-house developed products and extensive experience as a system integrator, we are building the electricity grid of the future: reliable, sustainable, and innovative.

Interested?

If this role appeals to you, you can apply via the "apply direct" button on our vacancies page.

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Note: A reference check, screening, and a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) may be part of the selection process. We review applications on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. Unsolicited recruitment offers in response to this vacancy are not appreciated.