Alfa Laval is looking for Team Manager GCC

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 role

Team Manager Make to Order (MTO) is responsible for end-to-end supply chain processes starting from receiving order till dispatch. You are managing team responsible for plan, source and deliver processes to secure make to order fulfillment. MTO team is responsible for standard to complex project orders execution. You drive customer order execution, according to agreed plan and in line with our priority’s safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You coordinate between different processes and support functions. You will act as the Manager for Team Members and Team Leaders and will be responsible for safety of the people, processes, and manufactured/delivered productions with a focus on quality, delivery, and cost.

The position will be in Lund, Sweden and you will report to the  Unit Manager

Key tasks:

• Responsible for make to order flow team & performance

• Secure raw material availability, inventory levels, obsolescence, advance buying as agreed

• Secure legal and traceability compliance as agreed with customer

• Responsible for order performance, machine utilization

• Secure finish plates & gaskets availability, target DOT

• Responsible for developing competencies in line with MTO competence matrix and driving performance

• Drive SCOR processes and implement Improvements together with track process owner

• Responsible for regular follow-up with customers

• As owner, secure the quality, via SOP audit dialogues, and execution of the SOPs

• Be responsible for own cost account, P4

• Drive performance meetings, improvement meetings and related activities

• Be a link between the factory and support functions for daily issues

• Control of quality, deviations, audits

Who you are

We’re looking for a well-structured person who can lead teams, working in an agile way, who enjoys coaching others to achieve good results. You have a high ambition and are keen on getting deliveries on a timely manner. You have clear communication and find it easy to navigate in complex situations. You have a “can do” attitude and are flexible and adaptable to changing situations with a focus on continuous improvement. A positive mindset to changes is essential.

What you know

• We believe you have several years working experience leading others within the areas of Plan, Source and Deliver.  

• Experience from improvement tools, e g 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, SCOR

• Knowledge and hands on experience of Inventory Management and Lean Manufacturing

• Production finance expertise

• Hands on ERP experience preferably in D365

• Demonstrated experience of working with continuous improvement and change management

• You have a graduate degree in Supply Chain domain or equivalent knowledge

• Fluency in written and verbal English and Swedish are required

What’s in it for you

You will be working in an international environment with products that have major impact on tomorrow’s energy landscape, and you will be welcomed into a team of experienced colleagues. We offer a position where you can truly impact performance and continue to grow yourself.

Assessment practicalities

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. Playing the games is mandatory.

For more information, please contact:

Liliana Li, Unit Manager GCC, liliana.li@alfalaval.com 

Tanja Sukaj, Talent Acquisition Partner, tanja.sukaj@alfalaval.com 

For union contact please contact

Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, +46 46 2891664

Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, +46 46 367364

Monica Anderberg, Unionen, +46709623811

Claes Kronsell, IF Metal, +46709 787349

We are looking forward to hearing from you soon so send your application without delay, and no later than  30th of  September 2025. If the right candidate appears, the ad will be closed earlier. Please note, applications sent directly via email will be disregarded without notice.