Team Manager - Production ( Night Shift )

At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.

Who you are

You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to work in line with Alfa Laval drivers; Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks.

About the job

Our Richmond manufacturing facility is looking for a new Team Manager - Production responsible to oversee and manage the production of Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers. We’ll rely on you to manage job assignments, materials planning, and safety compliances. This position is responsible for the application and enforcement of all company policies and procedures. Work schedule will be Sun - Thu, 10:00PM – 06:30AM, plus handover time with shifts and management.

As a part of the team, you will:

• Responsible for meeting production forecasts and driving continuous improvements through the manufacturing processes. 

• Secure the quality, via SOP audit dialogues and execution of the SOPs.

• Drive performance meetings, improvement meetings and related activities.

• Attain production goals through an effective scheduling to meet daily customer demands by providing hands-on support and direction to the night shift team. 

• Provide leadership to create a work environment that drives excellence in productivity, customer service and quality. 

• Applying effectively continuous improvement skills such as 5S, Lean manufacturing, KAIZEN, TPM etc. to drive improvements. 

• Set and follow up targets for the team and each employee, broken down from unit level. 

• Be responsible for team’s: safety, quality, delivery, cost, other company policies. 

• Be a link between the factory and support functions for daily issues and take them to the finish line. 

• Ensure all employees know their responsibilities, how they contribute to the total result, companies strategy and that they are recognized for the performance. 

• Support other initiatives as directed by Unit Manager and/or Factory Manager 

What you know

• Bachelor of Engineering / Science in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• 2-3 years of experience from Maintenance/Production/Quality areas.
• 1-2 years of People Management Experience.
• Able to read drawings, blueprints, machine performance reports etc.
• Lean or Six Sigma Certifications.
• Advanced Computer Skills (ERP, MS Office Suite, Auto Cad, Data Analysis etc).

What’s in it for you?

Alfa Laval offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life, 401(k) plan, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The overall salary range for this role is typically $80,000 - $95,000.

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