Key Skills

Job Description

Company Description Located at the heart of Brainport Eindhoven, Settels Savenije Group of Companies develops, designs, manufactures, assembles, and tests high-tech modules, parts, and tools in ultra-clean environments. With over 165 professionals, the company delivers complete solutions from concept to finished product through an integrated approach that promotes collaboration and quality. Settels Savenije serves international customers in the semiconductor, analytics, industrial, and research sectors. Its expertise spans system architecture, complex physics modeling, prototyping, and proof-of-concept work, combined with tightly integrated supply chain, system assembly, and testing. A dedicated Precision Parts department and extensive ISO-6 cleanroom facilities enable high-accuracy, cost-efficient production for demanding applications. Role Description The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day production activities for high-accurate parts ensuring quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery. This full-time, on-site role in Eindhoven includes planning and prioritizing production schedules, allocating resources, and coordinating with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams. The Production Manager monitors performance metrics, drives continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with safety, cleanliness, and process standards in ultra-clean and precision manufacturing environments. The role also involves leading and coaching production teams, resolving operational issues, and supporting the scaling of production capabilities to meet customer requirements. Regular collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers is essential to maintain reliable production and support ongoing innovation. Qualifications Experience in production management, operations leadership, and shop-floor coordination in a high-tech or manufacturing environment. Knowledge of precision manufacturing, machining processes, and working in a clean production environment. Skills in production planning, capacity management, and workflow optimization, including use of ERP or MES systems. Ability to manage quality standards, implement process controls, and support continuous improvement initiatives Strong people management skills, including team leadership, coaching, and clear communication across functions and cultures. Relevant technical education in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience is also considered. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a structured approach to diagnosing and resolving production issues.

Core Responsibilities

Oversee daily production of high-precision parts, including scheduling, resource allocation, performance monitoring, and coordination with engineering, supply chain, quality teams, and suppliers. Lead and coach production teams, resolve operational issues, drive continuous improvement, and ensure quality, safety, cleanliness, and on-time delivery while supporting production growth.

Requirements

Requires experience in production management, operations leadership, and shop-floor coordination in a high-tech or manufacturing environment, with knowledge of precision manufacturing, machining, and clean production environments. Candidates should bring production planning and capacity-management skills, familiarity with ERP or MES systems, quality and process-control experience, strong people and analytical skills, and relevant technical education or equivalent experience.