Team Lead Production
Planning

About Nearfield Instruments

Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a fast-growing scale-up high-tech company. We design, develop, integrate, market and service advanced metrology machines. Our machines enables our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers – to increase the production yields, and thus, functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics.

Founded in 2016, we bring together the most creative minds (approx. 240 employees) in science and technology and develop a one-of-a-kind, revolutionary high throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system.

Where you will be working?

The Team Lead Planning plays a critical role in coordinating and optimizing the Operations planning processes including the linking with Sales, D&E, Supply Chain, Production and Install and Master planning.

This position involves leading a team of warehouse lead, shipping, (sr) production planners and factory logistics overseeing the scheduling, planning, and coordination of manufacturing activities and other deliverable of various company functions to ensure timely delivery of high-quality semiconductor products.

What will you be doing?

The Team Lead Planning collaborates closely with various departments to meet production targets and customer requirements and manages the warehouse activities to secure 100% inventory reliability.

Main responsibilities include:

• Master Planning: Maintain and control Build Plan and progress. First point of contact for Sales for customer allocations to Build Plan. Prepare and present scenario’s for to meet customer delivery requirements.

• Production Scheduling: Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, production capacity, and inventory levels. Ensure alignment with production goals and deadlines.

• Capacity Planning: analyze overall production capacity (space and resources) and constraints to optimize resource utilization and minimize production downtime. Identify potential bottlenecks and propose solutions to enhance efficiency.

• Inventory & Warehouse Management: Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods. Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure adequate inventory levels while minimizing excess stock and carrying costs.

• Production Coordination and change control planning: plans and triggers production planning and material issue to production in line with production schedules. Plans engineering changes into the production schedules triggered by customer order configurations and Engineering changes.

•  Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements in production planning and scheduling. Implement best practices and participate in cross-functional initiatives to drive continuous improvement.

•  Performance Tracking: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, cycle times, and inventory turnover. Analyse performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.

Why is the position interesting for you?

Nearfield Instruments is penetrating one of the biggest markets in the world which is the semi-conductor industry. In the future of NFI lies explosive growth and growth opportunities for its employees. Getting on board now gives you the opportunity to grow.

• This position does not currently exist, so be the first “architect” of our production planning department, shape the future from day one, together with our colleagues.

• In addition to immediately adding value, you will grow very quickly in this challenging environment.

What we're looking for

• At least 10 years of experience with Production Planning, within semicon/high tech industry.

• A bachelor's or master's degree related to this position, with a strategic mind set.

• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, you make things happen.

• A natural drive to deliver results, “can do” and proactive mindset.

• Strong communication (English), organizational skills and customer focused.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, in Rotterdam.

What can you expect from us?

Getting on board now is a great opportunity to grow with the company from a technical and, personal perspective. Nearfield's momentum is energetic and promising!

Our starting point is of course to pay someone a fair and competitive salary and besides this we offer you:

• 30 holidays per calendar year (based on 40 hours).

• 8% holiday allowance.

• Secondary employment conditions such as a good pension, travel allowance and a discount on your health insurance.

• We are here to support one another, and colleagues are there to help you.

• Join a culture that values ownership, drive, and continuous improvement, where proactive people are empowered to make a difference.