Production Manager - Electric Vehicle Battery Remanufacturing

📍 Arnhem, Netherlands | Full-time | Permanent

Are you an experienced production leader with a passion for engineering, continuous improvement and people management? Do you want to play a key role in one of Europe's leading electric vehicle battery remanufacturing operations?

Autocraft Solutions Group is looking for a Production Manager to join our growing EV facility in Arnhem. In this role, you will support the Site Manager in leading daily production activities, ensuring operational excellence, maintaining the highest safety and quality standards, and developing a high-performing production team.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise with leadership in a fast-growing and innovative industry.

Autocraft Solutions Group is Europe's largest independent engine remanufacturer and assembler, supplying more than 20,000 engines each year to leading automotive manufacturers including Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Aston Martin, Volvo and JCB.

We are also a technology leader in electric vehicle battery assembly, remanufacturing and engineering services. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, helping to extend the life of EV batteries and support the transition to cleaner transportation.

As Production Manager, you will act as the deputy to the Site Manager and oversee the day-to-day production operation. You'll ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

You'll lead the production team, optimise processes and contribute to the continued growth of our EV operations in Arnhem.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Site Manager with the daily management of production operations
• Developing and managing weekly production plans
• Leading, coaching and motivating the production team
• Ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and on time
• Diagnosing battery faults and providing technical guidance during the remanufacturing process
• Testing and evaluating complex or special-case EV batteries
• Managing stock levels of batteries and production components
• Monitoring and reporting production performance and shift issues
• Preparing technical reports and documenting battery test results
• Responding to technical enquiries from both internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting the development of EV battery remanufacturing processes
• Writing work instructions, process documentation and training materials
• Supporting new product introductions and EV development projects
• Ensuring employees receive appropriate training and ongoing development
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee engagement activities
• Monitoring attendance, working hours and absence records in collaboration with the UK HR team
• Ensuring compliance with Dutch employment legislation and company policies
• Maintaining and improving the Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Supporting internal Safety, Quality and Environmental audits
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues across the wider Autocraft Group
• Driving continuous improvement throughout the production operation

We're looking for an experienced production professional with strong leadership skills and a technical engineering background.

You should have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical Engineering or a related high-voltage discipline)
• Previous experience in a production management or manufacturing leadership role
• Experience working with high-voltage electrical systems
• Experience with EV batteries or battery technology is highly desirable
• Strong people management and coaching skills
• Experience planning and coordinating production activities
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards
• Internal auditing experience or qualification is an advantage
• Experience writing procedures, work instructions or training documentation is beneficial
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Windows applications
• A full, clean driving licence
• Excellent communication skills in English

You are someone who:

• Leads by example and inspires others
• Is organised and able to prioritise effectively
• Enjoys solving technical and operational challenges
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Makes decisions with safety and quality at the forefront
• Is proactive and continuously looks for opportunities to improve processes
• Thrives in a dynamic and growing organisation

• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Pension scheme in accordance with the applicable CLA
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company-provided workwear
• Free tea and coffee
• Free on-site parking
• A collaborative and innovative working environment
• The opportunity to lead production within one of Europe's fastest-growing EV battery remanufacturing businesses
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future

If you're an experienced production leader ready to make an impact in the electric vehicle industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help drive the future of sustainable mobility with Autocraft Solutions Group.