Production Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Philips UK

Drachten, Netherlands
On-site
Ensure safe, reliable, cost-effective operations
Define and execute maintenance strategy
Oversee uptime maximization & machine availability
Philips UK is seeking a Production Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead teams in ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing operations in Drachten, Netherlands. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-volume manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and expertise in continuous improvement methodologies

Job Summary

  • Lead production engineering and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations by driving equipment availability, process stability, and continuous improvement.
  • Define and execute maintenance strategy, oversee uptime maximization, and drive Capex optimization for recurring manufacturing investments.
  • Provide technical leadership, ensure compliance with standards, develop team capability, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver value stream targets.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Philips UK is seeking a Production Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead teams in ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing operations in Drachten, Netherlands. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-volume manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and expertise in continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ensure safe, reliable, cost-effective operations
  • Define and execute maintenance strategy
  • Oversee uptime maximization & machine availability
  • Drive Capex optimization
  • Provide technical leadership
  • Ensure compliance with standards
  • Develop team capability

Nice-to-have

  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • TPM and continuous improvement methods
  • Data-driven insights
  • Hands-on, structured, decisive leader
  • Clear communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's/Master's Degree in relevant engineering field
  • 8+ years in high-volume manufacturing
  • 3+ years leadership experience
  • Fluent in Dutch and English

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Not specified

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