Leading hand

• Venlo
• € 3.000 per maand
• 40 uur, 5 dagen per week
• MBO
• UPS

Are you an experienced operational leader ready to step up and make a real impact? We are looking for a motivated and organized Leading Hand to join our team in Aerospace operations. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, love motivating people, and excel at keeping operations running smoothly, this is the role for you!

who you are

You are a proactive, hands-on professional who leads by example. As the natural right-hand to the Team Leader, you know how to keep a team focused, productive, and engaged. You have strong communication skills, a eye for continuous improvement, and a commitment to maintaining high quality and compliance standards.

what will you do

As a Leading Hand, you control and organize the daily operational activities of your team in a compliant, effective, and efficient manner. Your primary focus areas are team leadership, workforce planning aligned with volume forecasts, and monitoring operations to ensure seamless continuity.

• Ensure smooth workflows, high productivity, and operational continuity;
• Plan and coordinate daily staffing to match expected volume requirements;
• Coach, motivate, and develop team members to support employee performance and career development;
• Conduct daily Performance Control Meetings (PCM) and clearly communicate key updates;
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to updating process and work instructions within Aerospace operations;
• Maintain strict adherence to high quality, safety, and compliance standards.

where will you work

You will be joining UPS in the Aerospace sector. We pride ourselves on operational excellence, safety, and continuous development. You will work alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive environment where teamwork, innovation, and internal growth are at the core of everything we do.

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Is this the job for you? Submit your application (including your CV and cover letter) now via the button at the top of this page. We hope to see you soon! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by phone or email. We’re happy to help!