Location: Amsterdam
Team: Production
Type: Full-time

Who We Are

At Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME), we design and manufacture one of the world’s most extensive ranges of hydraulic excavators—from compact one-tonne units to colossal 780-tonne mining machines. Our portfolio also includes wheel loaders, rigid dump trucks, and highly specialized equipment for unique applications.
But at HCME, we believe we build more than machines.
We build the future of construction.
As part of the global Hitachi family, we are driven by innovation, environmental responsibility, and a deep commitment to customer trust and satisfaction. Our Amsterdam headquarters is home to a diverse, forward-thinking team developing next-generation technologies and support services that empower customers across Europe and beyond.

Our Values

• Honesty & Sincerity – The foundation of every interaction.

• Environmental Respect – Protecting the world we help shape.

• Social Responsibility – Valuing people, culture, and community.

• Reliable Leadership – Agreed is agreed. We stand behind our commitments.

 

Your Mission

As a Teamleader Production, you will lead the daily coordination of one Flow-unit (consisting of 10 to 25 employees) within the Production department and escalate structural or cross-unit issues to the Supervisor. The goal is to produce construction machinery  and/or parts for construction machinery, according to the HCME standard quality and technical instructions with respect for the environment, safe, in time and in a cost-efficient manner.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leadership

• Lead, coach and motivate team members in daily activities

• Inspect training requirements and communicate to Supervisor

• Set expectations to team members

• Provide clear and effective feedback to team members and to Supervisors aimed on improvements

• Promote ownership and commitment

• Give instructions and advice

• Take care of a good working environment and discipline

• Set priorities for the work to be carried out within the Flow Unit

• Support Supervisor by appraisal discussions

Flow-unit

• Execute the production planning and ensure achievements of daily targets

• Report problems within the Flow-unit (e.g. interruptions of equipment) to Supervisor

• Holding staff meetings

• Enforcing compliance with the company rules, maintenance procedures, and the health and safety regulations

• Solve operational problems and escalate when needed to Supervisor

Supervision

• Make sure that the ISO-, environmental-, quality- and safety regulations are known and followed

• Make sure that employees work according the standards

• Plan tasks and daily activities

• Guide employees during reintegration by sick leave and escalate if needed to HR of Supervisor

Safety

• Stimulating and guaranteeing compliance with rules and procedures regarding safety, health and ergonomic circumstances

Quality

• Ensuring compliance with the quality instructions and procedures by team members

Quantity and Flow

• Adhere to set cycle times, register deviations +/- 10%

• Work according to production planning provided

• Checking achieved targets, coaching employees who realize deviations of +/- 10% of the target.

• Ensuring flow within the flow unit as well contributing to production department flow

• Support with implementing necessary adjustments to production planning in consultation with Supervisor

Administration

• Tracking the efficiency of the department based on the data registered in the computer or provided by Supervisor or Data Analyst

Continuous Improvement

• Enhance the continuous improvement culture within the team

Cooperation

• Stimulating/guaranteeing effective communication and collaboration within the Flow-unit

 

What You Bring

• 5+ of experience in a similar environment

• Fluent in both English and Dutch

 

What We Offer

• Compensation built of a yearly gross salary between 46’000 euros and 61’000 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?

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At HCME, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace—everyone is welcome.