Production manager

Unity Partners exclusively on behalf of our MedTech Partner

We’ve been retained by an innovative medical device organization in their search for a hands-on Production Manager. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of production operations within a high-impact, class IIb/III medical environment—where precision, compliance, and innovation come together to change lives.

This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives on structure, continuous improvement, and building high-performance teams in a regulated setting. You’ll report directly to the Operations Director and be based on-site in the Veenendaal region.

Key Responsibilities

As Production Manager, you will:

• Lead the production team and create a culture of ownership, structure, and quality.
• Implement and optimize production processes, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and GMP.
• Drive validation activities, manage technical documentation, and ensure traceability.
• Oversee design transfer from R&D to manufacturing in close collaboration with QA/RA and Engineering.
• Plan production schedules and manage the supply chain, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Collaborate across teams including Quality, Engineering, and Procurement to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Support audits and inspections, contributing to a robust QMS and continuous improvement culture.

Your Profile

You’re a hands-on and structured professional who enjoys getting involved with both strategy and shop floor execution. You bring:

• A technical degree (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Automation).
• 5+ years of experience in a production management role within a regulated industry. Experience with medical devices Class II or Class III higher strongly preferred.
• Solid experience with process validation, documentation, and quality systems (ISO 13485, GMP).
• Strong people management skills with a coaching, proactive approach.
• Fluency in English; Dutch is a plus.
• Experience in cleanroom or high-precision manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of MDR and familiarity with lean or six sigma methodologies is a bonus.

Organization & Offer

Our partner is an innovative company developing life-saving medical devices. With upcoming clinical trials and an ambitious roadmap ahead, this is a rare opportunity to shape and mature their production operations at a critical stage of growth.

You’ll join a highly motivated international team in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. A competitive salary and strong professional development opportunities are offered.

INTERESTED?

Reach out to Christian Steenkamp via christian@unitypartners.nl or +31 (0)20 8938 606 for more information or to apply directly