Unit Manager - Production

About the role

As Unit Manager for Production, you will lead a production team of over 170 employees to achieve operational goals and exceed customer expectations. Your main responsibilities include driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Factory Manager and management team with strategic projects, ensuring the team’s performance aligns with business objectives and Alfa Laval’s values.
• Create budget/forecasts for Production and follow up on a Monthly basis.
• Responsible for People Development and Succession Planning.
• Secure Standardized work & SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Support Problem Solving & Improvement activities.
• Understand and deal with the real problems of the unit by being present.
• Perform audits according to ALPS (Alfa Laval Performance System).
• Participate in making the Operational plan.
• Set and follow up targets for Production in the areas of: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost.
• Drive Continuous Improvement activities to secure short-term targets and to enable future performance improvements, including Lean Six Sigma and 5S.
• Be involved in new product development and give input to existing product development.
• Audit and prioritize Capital Investment needs.
• Audit and prioritize Digitalization needs.
• Be involved in and prioritize Training of Team Members.
• Incorporate technology and digitalization in the factory.
• Partner with other departments as needed to support the development of the Broken Arrow site.
• Drive the team to consistently meet and exceed ALPS (Alfa Laval Production System) expectations on the manufacturing shop floor, ensuring best practices in safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement are embedded in daily operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting is required, including oversight of a large workforce.
• Leverage Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing MRP / ERP systems.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).
• Be a result-driven leader who likes to be present in the organization.
• Drive results through people development.
• Strong oral and written communications skills and ability to adjust style to communicate with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Frequent attendance on shop.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to noise levels in the work environment that are often loud.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

Skills

• Leadership
• People Development
• Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement
• New Product Development
• Training
• Technology Integration
• Collaboration

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Robust Wellness Program
• Grossly Generous 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Pay

The base salary for this role is typically $101,000.00 - $118,000.00.

Schedule

Office environment with frequent attendance on shop.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Robust Wellness Program
• Grossly Generous 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Alfa Laval is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.