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Machining Team Leader

Aerospace
Papendrecht
Full time

Introduction

A job to be proud of - that's what you'll find at Fokker Landing Gear in Papendrecht. As Team Leader Machining, you will lead a team of CNC operators working on critical parts of aircraft landing gear. In doing so, you will directly contribute to the safety of people worldwide. You will work in a high-tech and innovative environment where cooperation, quality and personal development are key.

Function

As team leader, you are the link between the shop floor and management. You operationally manage the team of CNC operators, monitor the progress and quality of the work and ensure that the objectives are met. You ensure a safe, efficient and pleasant working environment in which everyone can develop.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Daily management of the CNC machining team (approximately 10-15 operators).
  • Plans, coordinates and distributes work based on production planning.
  • Ensure compliance with quality, safety and health and safety guidelines.
  • Supervise, coach and develop employees through development interviews and on-the-job mentoring.
  • Identify and resolve technical and organizational bottlenecks.
  • Actively contribute to continuous improvement processes (e.g. Lean initiatives, 5S).
  • First point of contact for technical support and team escalations.
  • Collaborate with other departments such as Production Planning, Engineering and Quality.
  • Reporting to the Production Manager.

What's in it for you

  • A challenging position in an innovative and international organization within the aviation industry.
  • One-year contract 
  • 25 vacation days
  • Salary: €3800 - €5500
  • Regular fun staff activities through Breeders active staff association.
  • Room for development, advancement opportunities and training.
  • An informal work atmosphere where collegiality and teamwork are key.

Who are you

  • MBO-4 or college working and thinking level, preferably in the direction of Mechanical Engineering or similar.
  • Demonstrated experience in a leadership role within a technical or manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with CNC machining (milling, turning), preferably 5-axis machines with Heidenhain controls.
  • Strong communication skills, a coaching style of leadership and solution-oriented.
  • You speak and write good Dutch and can manage yourself in English.

About the organization

Fokker Landing Gear specializes in the design, development, manufacture and assembly of landing gear and related systems. We also focus on repair and reassembly of existing systems. Our work supports world-renowned aircraft, including the Apache attack helicopter, the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 and the NH90 maritime attack helicopter. 

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