Supervisor Production
Amsterdam

The role:

This position is part of the Production & Procurement division, whose mission is to serve as a reliable hub for producing and supplying standard and custom solutions for HCME sales channels. You will represent one of the five Flow-units within a production team of approximately 140 direct workers, each unit comprising 20 to 40 employees.

As a key player in the production department, your main goal is to lead and support the manufacturing of construction machinery and components—ensuring output meets HCME’s quality and technical standards, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, environmental responsibility, timeliness, and cost-efficiency.

The responsibilities:

• Leading, coaching, and motivating your team members to perform at their best, while providing clear, constructive feedback to support their growth.
• Monitoring performance metrics and taking timely action to address any issues—both corrective and preventive.
• Analyzing team and process performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and proposing smart solutions for cost savings and efficiency gains.
• Making day-to-day decisions and solving problems within your Flow-unit to keep operations running smoothly.
• Tracking key operational KPIs related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Environmental impact—and ensuring your team stays aligned with targets.
• Managing administrative tasks such as hour registration and absenteeism follow-up, keeping your team organized and supported.
• Living and promoting HCME’s values, becoming a cultural ambassador who leads by example and inspires others through positive behaviors and attitudes.

Who are we looking for:

• A proactive and enthusiastic individual who takes initiative and drives change.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess processes and suggest improvements.
• Comfortable working across various organizational levels, from operational to strategic.
• A team player who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt as part of a broader transformation journey.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience, preferably in production.
• Fluency in Dutch and English (spoken and written), with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A can-do attitude and the drive to take ownership of KPIs, turning insights into action plans.

What will you love about working with us:

• Compensation built of: base salary + a holiday allowance (8%) + a guaranteed bonus (4%) + a variable bonus based on individual performance and company results
• 27 days of leave + 13 extra collective days of leave (ADV)
• ‘Metalektro’ Collective Labour Agreement (CLA)
• Excellent pension scheme with a high employer contribution
• Collective accident insurance
• International learning and development program

About Hitachi

Hitachi Construction Machinery is a world leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment with a strong focus on a consistent development to provide customers with the technology, products and services that generate new value. Its employees represent a group of trusted experts while keeping continued focus on innovation and growth. Are you an independent achiever focused on the performance that is looking to join a multi-cultural, collaborative and results- driven working environment? If so, the we are looking for you!

We hire great people for great opportunities!
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