Operation Development Specialist

Alfa Laval Technologies; Monza; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval seeks an Operation Development Specialist for the Monza site to lead strategic projects and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will partner with factories, steer the rollout of strategy, and shape processes and management systems with data-driven decisions.

In this role, you will coach Lean Six Sigma initiatives, deliver improvements in safety, quality, delivery and cost, and help build capabilities across ALPS/LSS practices at local sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading strategic or operational development projects.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial operations or a technology-driven environment.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, ALPS or equivalent operational excellence methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate strategic projects, roadmaps and initiatives that support Alfa Laval's strategy and strengthen organizational performance.
• Act as a proactive partner to factories and sites by supporting the roll-out of the Alfa Laval strategy, enabling sustainable improvements in ways of working, capabilities and performance.
• Develop and continuously improve processes, technologies and management systems, providing fact-based support for decisions on initiatives with significant impact on the strategy and the OD portfolio.
• Lead or contribute to projects focused on operational performance, process improvement and technology, delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost and customer value.
• Manage assigned projects to deliver agreed scope, specifications, timing and budget.
• Report project status, risks, issues and decisions to the overall Project Manager and/or Steering Committee.
• Investigate, assess and support existing technologies, processes and management systems within the specialist area.
• Advise and support line management and contribute to projects within the specialist area, involving Senior Specialists when required.
• Develop and maintain internal and external networks to strengthen Alfa Laval's capabilities within the specialist area.
• Participate in cross-functional and external networks, communities and assignments relevant to the specialist area.
• Apply, standardize and promote relevant tools, methods and ways of working across the organization.
• Coordinate, facilitate and coach Lean Six Sigma projects, ensuring the appropriate use of DMAIC and PROMAL statistical methods and project governance.
• Collaborate with local ALPS Drivers to ensure alignment, knowledge sharing and effective deployment of ALPS/LSS practices.
• Actively support the change organization and the transformation strategy sponsored by the Management Board.
• Contribute to capability building through training, coaching and knowledge transfer in ALPS/LSS and the relevant specialist area.
• Identify, document and share best practices to improve performance across sites and organizations.

Skills

Strategic project management

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven decision making

Change management

Performance management

Tools

DMAIC methodology

ALPS

PROMAL

Job description

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.

We're searching for an Operation Development Specialist for Monza site:

Mission:

• Lead and coordinate strategic projects, roadmaps and initiatives that support the execution of Alfa Laval's strategy and strengthen organizational performance.
• Act as a proactive partner to factories and sites by supporting, challenging and facilitating the roll-out of the Alfa Laval strategy, while enabling sustainable improvements in ways of working, capabilities and performance.
• Develop and continuously improve processes, technologies and management systems, providing fact-based support for decisions on initiatives with significant impact on the strategy and the OD portfolio.
• Lead or contribute to projects focused on operational performance, process improvement and technology, delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost and customer value.

Key Task:

• Manage assigned projects to deliver agreed scope, specifications, timing and budget.
• Report project status, risks, issues and decisions to the overall Project Manager and/or Steering Committee.
• Investigate, assess and support existing technologies, processes and management systems within the specialist area.
• Advise and support line management and contribute to projects within the specialist area, involving Senior Specialists when required.
• Develop and maintain internal and external networks to strengthen Alfa Laval's capabilities within the specialist area.
• Participate in cross-functional and external networks, communities and assignments relevant to the specialist area.
• Apply, standardize and promote relevant tools, methods and ways of working across the organization.
• Coordinate, facilitate and coach Lean Six Sigma projects, ensuring the appropriate use of DMAIC and PROMAL statistical methods and project governance.
• Collaborate with local ALPS Drivers to ensure alignment, knowledge sharing and effective deployment of ALPS/LSS practices.
• Actively support the change organization and the transformation strategy sponsored by the Management Board.
• Contribute to capability building through training, coaching and knowledge transfer in ALPS/LSS and the relevant specialist area.
• Identify, document and share best practices to improve performance across sites and organizations.

Competencies :

• Strategic and operational project management
• Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement
• Process, technology and management system development
• Change management and stakeholder engagement
• Data-driven decision making and performance management

Experience :

• Proven experience leading strategic or operational development projects
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial operations or a technology-driven environment
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, ALPS or equivalent operational excellence methodologies

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 starting base salary for this role is 40.000€, CCNL METALWORKING.