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Operations Director Power Conversion

Prodrive Technologies

Eindhoven
Full-time
10+ years experience
On-site

€6,800 - €9,500 per month

Key Skills

Operations Leadership
Supply Chain Management
Manufacturing
Industrialization
Quality Management
Product Lifecycle Management
Demand Planning
Capacity Planning
Inventory Management
Continuous Improvement
Cost Reduction
Operational Performance Management
Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Customer Delivery

Job Description

Own and drive the end-to-end operational performance of the Power Conversion business, ensuring products are delivered on time, at the right cost, and to the highest quality standards. Lead operational excellence across the entire product lifecycle, from industrialization and production ramp-up to customer delivery, while continuously improving efficiency, scalability, and customer satisfaction. About About the role You will play a pivotal role in ensuring predictable business performance, product continuity, and outstanding customer satisfaction across the entire product lifecycle. You will provide strategic leadership while maintaining hands-on accountability for delivery performance, quality, cost, industrialization, and manufacturing readiness. As a key member of the Power Conversion Management Team, you will collaborate closely with factory operations and cross-functional stakeholders to secure long-term operational stability and support business growth. Success in this role means delivering reliable on-time performance in line with customer commitments and business priorities, while creating predictability across quality, cost, capacity, and delivery. You will establish strong alignment between customer demand, Business Line objectives, and manufacturing capabilities, ensuring smooth product lifecycle transitions with minimal disruption and operational risk. Through continuous improvement initiatives, you will drive sustainable cost and efficiency gains, provide clear visibility into operational performance and bottlenecks, and build a high-performing organization with strong ownership, accountability, and leadership depth. Responsibilities Key responsibilities Translate customer and business requirements into actionable operational plans Ensure products are manufactured and delivered on time, within budget, and in line with customer and business expectations Oversee the end-to-end operational flow, from industrialization and start of production through to customer delivery Align demand planning, manufacturing capacity, and inventory levels to meet customer requirements efficiently Monitor operational performance, identify bottlenecks, and drive structural improvements Drive lifecycle management activities, including product changes, cost optimization, technical updates, and end-of-life transitions Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, scalability, and profitability Drive cost reduction and value improvement throughout the product lifecycle Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Technology, Development, Commercial teams, and other key stakeholders Lead, develop, and grow the Operations Organization within the Business Line (planning, quality, industrialization, project management) Set clear objectives, foster accountability and drive ownership of operational results Build the capabilities, structure, and talent pipeline required to support future business growth What We Offer Performance-based salary growth that rewards your results 33 vacation days per year, including public holidays Flexible working hours Time-for-time compensation when working extra hours Strong focus on personal development, supported by a tailored growth and learning plan Extensive career opportunities, with progression across a wide range of functions and projects A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture where initiative is encouraged Free access to the company gym Free lunch, dinner and healthy snacks available every day on-site What You Bring Extensive experience in Operations, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing leadership roles within a complex, technology-driven environment Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, build organizational capability, and drive high performance Strong knowledge of manufacturing, industrialization, supply chain management, quality, and product lifecycle management Demonstrated success in managing and improving performance across delivery, cost, quality, and capacity Experience operating in a high-mix, high-complexity environment and supporting demanding OEM customers Strong track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives and achieving sustainable cost reductions Ability to translate business objectives and customer requirements into clear operational priorities and effective execution Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align manufacturing, engineering, commercial, and business teams around common goals A structured, data-driven, and results-oriented leadership style, combined with a hands-on approach and strong sense of ownership Comfortable operating in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, balancing strategic thinking with operational execution We are Prodrive Technologies Power Conversion Power Conversion provides robust, performance-critical power electronics solutions tailored for professional and industrial use, serving major OEM clients. The Power Conversion business line operates across key sectors, including semiconductor manufacturing equipment, healthcare, the professional automotive industry, and renewable energy, including advanced megawatt-scale hydrogen power conversion technologies.

Core Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end operations for the Power Conversion business, overseeing industrialization, production ramp-up, manufacturing readiness, and customer delivery while meeting quality, cost, capacity, and delivery objectives. Develop the Operations Organization, align demand with manufacturing capabilities, and drive lifecycle management and continuous improvement to strengthen performance, scalability, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Requires extensive leadership experience in operations, supply chain, or manufacturing in a complex, technology-driven environment, with a record of developing multidisciplinary teams and improving delivery, cost, quality, and capacity. Candidates should bring strong manufacturing, industrialization, supply chain, quality, and product lifecycle expertise, plus a structured, data-driven, hands-on approach to stakeholder alignment and continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Performance-Based Salary Growth
  • 33 Vacation Days Per Year, Including Public Holidays
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Time-Off Compensation for Extra Hours
  • Personal Development and Tailored Learning Plan
  • Career Progression Opportunities
  • Free Company Gym Access
  • Free On-Site Meals and Healthy Snacks

About Prodrive Technologies

Industry: Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Prodrive Technologies is a Dutch high-tech company headquartered in Son, the Netherlands. Since 1993, we have been designing and manufacturing advanced electronics, software and mechatronic systems that are used worldwide in sectors such as healthcare, semiconductors, infrastructure & energy, mobility and industry. We combine engineering and manufacturing within one integrated organization. From concept and system architecture to testing, industrialization and life cycle management, teams work across the full development and production process. This enables us to translate technical innovation into scalable and manufacturable solutions while maintaining a strong focus on quality, reliability and continuous improvement. Our technologies are used in environments where performance and reliability are essential. Examples include systems used in semiconductor manufacturing processes, components and subsystems for medical imaging equipment such as MRI systems and charging solutions for electric mobility. By developing and producing key technologies largely within our own facilities, we maintain a high level of control over process, quality and innovation. This integrated approach enables us to support customers throughout the entire product life cycle and contribute to solutions that address some of today's most important technological challenges. Our mission: creating meaningful technologies that make the world work.

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