JR0039838 Project Manager - Project Order 

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.  

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too. 

About the job 

Project Order is a team within the Operations’ organization at Alfa Laval Lund, responsible for handling complex project/orders that generate a high financial value to the company. Our projects/orders come from the entire world, very often monitored by means of inspections and our customers, which gives several international contacts. 

As Local Project Manager for Project Oder, you will contribute to exceeding customers’ expectations by focusing efforts to provide a high level of service e.g., lead time improvements and special project/order handling along with financial savings. You are also responsible for aligning your work with our AlfaLaval Production System (ALPS) priorities: safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The position reports to Team Manager Project Order. 

Your key tasks will be: 

• Responsibility for the projects/orders and to lead them in a structured and goal-oriented way. 

• Order Handling - Planning the projects/orders in production and assembly and follow up on purchase orders. 

• Responsibility to initiate and drive internal as well as external project meetings and inspections. 

• Be able to manage changes and risks that occur during the process. 

• A big part of the job includes producing customer unique documents such as material specifications, procedures and quality documents following customer specification but also in consultation with the sales company.  

• Participation in the department’s work on continuous improvements in accordance with “Lean Six Sigma”. 

• Participation in the ongoing activities to develop the department’s procedures and processes, Problem Resolution Process (PRP) etc. 

• Cooperation internally with departments as quality, workshop, source, supply chain and other relevant functions. 

What you know 

We believe you hold a university degree in Engineering or a similar field and are an experienced user of Microsoft Office programs. You have solid experience and a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations. Additionally, you are familiar with improvement methodologies such as 5S, Six Sigma, or Kaizen. You are fluent in Swedish and possess advanced technical proficiency in English, both spoken and written. 

Who are you? 

• Can work independently as well as in teams. 

• Can handle several projects in parallel. 

• Have great ability to manage changes and can see opportunities in changes that are value adding. 

• Our projects very often have a high technical complexity and a high profile within the company, thus requiring sensitivity to our customers’ needs and a sense of details. 

• Communicational skills are of great importance together with documented experience of leading technical projects. 

What’s in it for you 

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. 

For further information please contact: 

Lars Hedberg, Team Manager Project Order, +46 709 21 77 39 

Regina García Moguel, Talent Acquisition Partner, regina.garciamoguel@alfalaval.com

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