Supervisor Factory

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.