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About the job…

The Unit Manager supply chain develops and coordinates the unit. This person is responsible for securing that the unit meets agreed factory End- to-end performance, short to midterm goals and customer expectations. The Unit coordinates Sourcing, Purchasing, factory planning, and non-project production orders.

This is an onsite position located in Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the performance, input and output of the unit, including financial responsibility.
• Set and follow up targets for the unit, broken down from factory level and clearly linked to the factory performance.
• Oversee the planning and execution of supply chain activities, including demand forecasting, inventory management, and procurement.
• Responsible for managing standard order team.
• Create, update, and maintain supply chain processes, to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess supply chain performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Implement inventory sourcing strategies to minimize stockouts, reduce carrying costs, and optimize inventory levels.
• Implement and maintain the supply chain processes within the unit.
• Develop and motivate people to grow with the company.
• Implement policies, standards, values and culture.
• Responsible for
  • safety of the people, processes and manufactured/delivered products
  • quality + Q-system
  • delivery
  • cost
• Secure Standardized work & SOP.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost optimization within the supply chain and implement effective solutions.
• Support and initiate supplier development activities together with support functions.
  • Participate in NEP and give input to EPD.
• Secure the result of continuous improvement activities in the unit, including Lean Six Sigma and 5S.
• Support Problem Solving & Improvement activities.
• Participate in making the Operational plan.
• Support and initiate supplier development activities together with support functions.
• Understand and deal with the real problems of the unit by being present.
• Involved in new product development and give input to EPD (Existing Product Development).
• Responsible for that Supply chain processes within the unit are implemented and maintained.

What you know:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent degree and/or a minimum of five years’ experience in engineering and/or construction or equivalent work/field/military experience.
• Master of Engineering or supply chain (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Leadership and management skills.
• 3 years of experience as minimum from production/manufacturing company in the supply chain area.
• Experience from improvement tools, e g 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen.
• Project work experience.
• Financial competence.
• Communication skills.
• Negotiation.
• Detail oriented.
• Resilience.
• Problem solving.

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

What’s in it for you?

At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right.  The base salary for this role is typically 110,000 to $120,000.

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in USA or have an established presence in the area.

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.

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