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
As an integral member of the operations team, you will play a critical role in driving customer order execution in alignment with our core priorities: safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will lead daily operations, coordinate across functions, and ensure that performance targets are met through proactive leadership and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with a diverse group of internal stakeholders, including production teams, quality assurance, logistics, support functions, and leadership. Your role will be essential in maintaining operational excellence and fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.

Currently, this opportunity is in Greenwood, IN office.

As a part of the team, you will:

• Ensure the safety of people, processes, and products through active monitoring and compliance with safety standards.

• Maintain product and process quality by conducting SOP audit dialogues and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures.

• Lead by example through a strong on-floor presence, driving team engagement and performance.

• Manage your cost account (P4), ensuring financial accountability and efficiency.

• Facilitate and lead performance and improvement meetings to drive continuous operational enhancements.

• Monitor and control quality deviations and production line stoppages, ensuring timely resolution.

• Set clear, measurable targets for the team and individual employees, aligned with unit-level objectives.

• Conduct performance audits in accordance with ALPS (Alfa Laval Production System) standards.

What you know:
You have a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred), and:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, production leadership, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of safety protocols and quality assurance practices.

• Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience managing cost accounts and operational budgets.

• Familiarity with SOPs, audit processes, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production management systems.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills across cross-functional teams.

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?

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 job family, 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 base salary for this role is typically $80,000 to $90,000.

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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