Senior Workshop Manager

We are looking for a senior professional to take full ownership of our workshop operations and installation planning. This is a key position in our team, responsible for keeping everything running smoothly—from managing technicians and inventory to ensuring flawless installation preparation and execution.

You have experience in a similar role and get energy from electrical engineering challenges. You work independently, but also know how to operate effectively in a team.

MUST-HAVES

• At least 10 years of relevant professional work experience.
• NEN-1010
• NEN-3140
• Management skills
• Fluency in English

• Fluency in Dutch
• Experience with medium voltage installations.
• Experience in the renewable energy sector.
• Experience with the Dutch grid and metering codes.
• Experience in purchasing electrical hardware.
• Experience in the coordination of electrical installations.
• Experience in drawing panel diagrams in ACAD/EPlan.
• Experience with purchasing hardware:

1. Drafting contracts with key suppliers.
2. Negotiating discounts.
3. Central role for hardware purchasing.

What will you do?

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the workshop
• Manage and support the technicians
• Ensure the workspace is safe, clean, and well-organized
• Manage incoming and outgoing work, including tools and materials
• Proactive feedback and actions regarding improvement in the workshop-related processes
• Reorganize the workshop if required to promote efficiency and improve stock management

• Manage packaging and shipping to customer locations for hardware products to be installed by the customer
• Prepare the required stock and oversee the handover of the assembly parts to internal (workshop technicians) and external subcontractors, including labeling preparation
• Oversee stock levels, place and follow up on orders
• Scan the Serial number of the serially tracked hardware and oversee the proper allocation to products (in other words, ensure the proper implementation of the serial number allocation for parts and products)
• Monitor and update the inventory software (Inventree) according to stock to match purchase orders/sales orders and build orders 
• Pickup and delivery of parts and items from the office to the workshop and back
• Receive the assembled products in good order
• Handle returned products or warranty claims for defective ones 
• Prepare the required stock and oversee the handover of the assembly parts to the external subcontractor, including labeling preparation

• Plan and schedule installations
• Act as “werkvoorbereider”: conducting site visits (especially for complex projects) to assess the on-site circumstances and plan the installation work
• Coordinate logistics, tools, materials, and personnel for each installation
• Coordinate packaging and shipping to customer locations for cabinets to be installed by the customer
• Be up to date with the relevant industry health and safety regulations

• Step in for installations and assemblies when needed
• Offer on-site support to the team during peak periods or complex jobs
• Provide feedback on the assembly of the hardware product line
• Communicate with the internal team regarding issues/difficulties/challenges encountered during onsite installations to drive improvements

The starting date of this position is immediately.
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