Managing Director

As Managing Director, you lead a high-tech manufacturing company of approximately 50 employees and steer the next growth phase. You ensure that strategy and execution are well aligned and work in a compact management team together with the Operations Director. You are visible within the organization, switch easily between strategy and the shop floor, and guide people through change in a down-to-earth and practical manner. Additionally, you act as a sparring partner for the shareholder.

• Experience with overall responsibility for a business unit, division, or organization.
• Entrepreneurial and visible leader with a strong commercial acumen.
• Higher professional education (HBO+) working and thinking level; analytical and decisive.
• Extensive experience (approximately 15+ years) in a technical, manufacturing environment.
• Experience within an ETO/CTO context; preferably in metalworking or a related industry.
• Capable of managing and further developing commerce, operations, and finance in an integrated manner.
• Hands-on, visibly involved, and capable of realizing growth.
• Technically proficient and strong in engaging people and stakeholders.
• Presentable and comfortable towards clients, partners, and shareholders; good command of Dutch and English.

• Ultimately responsible for the management and performance of the organization.
• Achieving the growth objective and strengthening the market position.
• Maintaining the balance between commerce, engineering, and production.
• Further professionalization of processes and collaboration within the organization.
• Directing and developing the management team.
• Maintaining and expanding relationships with key accounts and strategic clients.
• Active role towards key accounts and translating commercial opportunities into feasible operational plans.

• Executive management position with ultimate responsibility within an innovative manufacturing environment.
• Ample room for personal input and entrepreneurship, and close collaboration with an active private equity partner.
• Informal and pleasant working atmosphere within a compact team.
• Attractive employment benefits package with fixed compensation (management fee or employment), supplemented by a bonus and a lease car.
• Opportunity to participate in the company.
• An assessment may be part of the application procedure.

Brink Industrial is a forward-thinking high-tech manufacturing company in Hoogeveen that delivers innovative solutions and collaborates with clients at an early stage, with an emphasis on manufacturability. The company possesses an advanced machine park featuring autonomous sheet metal processing lines, laser lines, robots and cobots, laser welding machines, and powder coating. The factory also serves as an inspiration center for clients. Brink is a pioneer in Industry 5.0, where circularity and smart industry converge, and is among the leaders in the Netherlands in the field of circular production. In 2024, a private equity firm acquired a majority stake, providing scope for further, manageable growth. Additionally, Brink owns the Lune brand, the market leader in Dutch design waste units, which is sold internationally through its own sales organization. Approximately 50 dedicated employees work together at Brink in an informal atmosphere.