Location: Amsterdam / Hybrid
Team: Production & Procurement
Type: Full-time

Who We Are

At Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME), we produce the widest range of hydraulic excavators in the world, ranging from one-tonne minis to 780-tonne mining excavators. HCME also supplies wheel loaders, rigid dump trucks and other construction equipment for special applications. But we don’t just build machines—we build the future of construction. As part of the global Hitachi family, we’re driven by innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to delivering reliable solutions that shape the world around us. Our Amsterdam headquarters is home to a diverse, collaborative team working on cutting-edge technologies and services that support customers across Europe and beyond.

Our Values

• Honesty and sincerity.

• Respect for our environment.

• Social consciousness and respect for others.

• Responsible management and “agreed is agreed”.

 

Your Mission

The mission of the department 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 four 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

 

What You Bring

• 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 We Offer

• Compensation built of a yearly gross salary between 48’000 euros and 71’000 euros (including holiday allowance and based on experience) + a guaranteed bonus (4%)

• 27 days of leave + 13 extra collective days of leave (ADV)

• ‘Metalektro’ Collective Labour Agreement (CLA)

• Excellent pension scheme with a high employer contribution

• Working from home possibility and flexible working hours

• Budget of 1500 euro’s to set up your workplace

• Collective accident insurance

• International learning and development program

• Career opportunities

 

Ready to Apply?

We’d love to hear from you! Click [Apply Now]. At HCME, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace—everyone is welcome.