EMDC Technical Team Leader

Department: Supply Chain - Production Planning

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Netherlands/Venray, Hybrid

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily operations: Oversee EMDC technical activities, conduct daily team meetings, coordinate with production planning and production teams, and address DSV Technical Center inquiries.
• Production and quality support: Ensure teams receive the support required to perform their tasks, escalating potential issues through established channels.
• Continuous improvement and quality: Maintain and develop the EMDC continuous improvement program and Quality Management System with support from the Quality team.
• DSV coordination: Manage daily production and quality communications and review monthly production-related invoices.
• Team leadership: Support and develop the engineering team, manage performance and EPDRs, and act as the escalation point for production engineering activities.
• Technical support: Oversee non-conformities, Work Instructions, TSAL control, process changes, MPP activities, working agreements, production audits, NSI support, NPI processes and new-product pilots.
• Third-party coordination: Coordinate production partners, monitor compliance with company standards and resolve issues to maintain smooth operations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field.
• Proven experience with manufacturing lines and leadership in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Strong electromechanical knowledge and technical troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; relevant certification is preferred.
• Proven project management, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with industry-specific software and tools, including CAD and ERP systems.

• Engaging management style with the ability to motivate and develop people to deliver against challenging targets
• Excellent problem solving and conflict / issue management skills
• Knowledge of international supply chain operations / trade and issues that may arise
• Confident with a can-do attitude; willing to go the extra mile to get the job done
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent organization, planning and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job Benefits

• Permanent opportunity, beginning with a 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Competitive, performance-related remuneration.
• Holiday pay and 13th month.
• Company incentive scheme and other recognition schemes.
• Mobile phone with data and subscription.
• Commuter travel contribution.
• Collective pension plan & health insurance contribution.
• 40h, five-day working week, with 25 legal holidays and 2 extra-legal days.
• Employee Assistance Program, social activities.
• Lease a Bike + ‘fietsvergoeding’.
• Continuing education and training tailored to your needs.
• International & dynamic work environment, but locally a friendly and collaborative atmosphere.