Translate customer and business requirements into actionable operational plans
Ensure products are manufactured and delivered on time, within budget, and in line with customer and business expectations
Oversee the end-to-end operational flow, from industrialization and start of production through to customer delivery
Align demand planning, manufacturing capacity, and inventory levels to meet customer requirements efficiently
Monitor operational performance, identify bottlenecks, and drive structural improvements
Drive lifecycle management activities, including product changes, cost optimization, technical updates, and end-of-life transitions
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, scalability, and profitability
Drive cost reduction and value improvement throughout the product lifecycle
Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Technology, Development, Commercial teams, and other key stakeholders
Lead, develop, and grow the Operations Organization within the Business Line (planning, quality, industrialization, project management)
Set clear objectives, foster accountability and drive ownership of operational results
Build the capabilities, structure, and talent pipeline required to support future business growth
Operations Director Power Conversion
Own and drive the end-to-end operational performance of the Power Conversion business, ensuring products are delivered on time, at the right cost, and to the highest quality standards. Lead operational excellence across the entire product lifecycle, from industrialization and production ramp-up to customer delivery, while continuously improving efficiency, scalability, and customer satisfaction.
Summary
Location
The Netherlands - Eindhoven
Education
Bachelor-Master
Years of experience
8+
Function field
Research & Development
Hours
38
About the role
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring predictable business performance, product continuity, and outstanding customer satisfaction across the entire product lifecycle. You will provide strategic leadership while maintaining hands-on accountability for delivery performance, quality, cost, industrialization, and manufacturing readiness. As a key member of the Power Conversion Management Team, you will collaborate closely with factory operations and cross-functional stakeholders to secure long-term operational stability and support business growth. Success in this role means delivering reliable on-time performance in line with customer commitments and business priorities, while creating predictability across quality, cost, capacity, and delivery. You will establish strong alignment between customer demand, Business Line objectives, and manufacturing capabilities, ensuring smooth product lifecycle transitions with minimal disruption and operational risk. Through continuous improvement initiatives, you will drive sustainable cost and efficiency gains, provide clear visibility into operational performance and bottlenecks, and build a high-performing organization with strong ownership, accountability, and leadership depth.
Key responsibilities
What we offer
Performance-based salary growth that rewards your results
33 vacation days per year, including public holidays
Flexible working hours
Time-for-time compensation when working extra hours
Strong focus on personal development, supported by a tailored growth and learning plan
Extensive career opportunities, with progression across a wide range of functions and projects
A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture where initiative is encouraged
Free access to the company gym
Free lunch, dinner and healthy snacks available every day on-site
What you bring
Extensive experience in Operations, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing leadership roles within a complex, technology-driven environment
Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, build organizational capability, and drive high performance
Strong knowledge of manufacturing, industrialization, supply chain management, quality, and product lifecycle management
Demonstrated success in managing and improving performance across delivery, cost, quality, and capacity
Experience operating in a high-mix, high-complexity environment and supporting demanding OEM customers
Strong track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives and achieving sustainable cost reductions
Ability to translate business objectives and customer requirements into clear operational priorities and effective execution
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align manufacturing, engineering, commercial, and business teams around common goals
A structured, data-driven, and results-oriented leadership style, combined with a hands-on approach and strong sense of ownership
Comfortable operating in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, balancing strategic thinking with operational execution
We are Prodrive Technologies Power Conversion
Power Conversion provides robust, performance-critical power electronics solutions tailored for professional and industrial use, serving major OEM clients. The Power Conversion business line operates across key sectors, including semiconductor manufacturing equipment, healthcare, the professional automotive industry, and renewable energy, including advanced megawatt-scale hydrogen power conversion technologies.
- Science Park Eindhoven 5501
- 5692 EM Son
- The Netherlands
- recruitment@prodrive-technologies.com
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