Manufacturing Team Manager

Alfa Laval; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a Manufacturing Team Manager to oversee production operations at our Greenwood, IN site. You will drive schedules, safety, quality, delivery, and cost while coordinating cross-functional activities and maintaining budgetary controls.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, 5+ years of manufacturing experience, and strong leadership, planning, and communication skills. ERP/S&OP experience is preferred. Onsite position with demanding timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing or Operations Management.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or production operations.
• Deep knowledge of production management, manufacturing processes, and industry regulations.
• Experience with ERP or S&OP preferred.
• Ability to motivate teams, coordinate activities, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and organizational abilities to manage complex production processes.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Skills in managing financial resources and controlling operational costs.
• The ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a production team is crucial.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for liaising with different departments, suppliers, and upper management.
• The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules, coordinate activities, and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Secure safety of the people, processes and manufactured/delivered products (quality, delivery, cost).
• Secure the quality, via SOP audit dialogues, and execution of the SOPs.
• Control quality, deviations and line stops.
• Manage operational budgets, control costs, and identify ways to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Manage own cost account, P4.
• Supervise and lead production teams, fostering a productive work environment and ensuring staff meet their potential. By own presence drive performance of the team and employees.
• Ensure production equipment functions correctly and schedule routine maintenance to prevent downtime.
• Implement and enforce health and safety regulations, industry standards, and environmental protection requirements.
• Drive performance meetings, improvement meetings and related activities.
• Set and follow up targets for the team and each employee, broken down from unit level.
• Execute perform audits according to ALPS.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning scheduling

Communication

Cost control

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing or Operations Management

Tools

ERP

S&OP

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.

About the job…

The Manufacturing Team Manager oversees and coordinates manufacturing operations, ensuring products are produced efficiently, on time, and within budget to meet quality standards and customer needs.

Drive customer order execution within the team according to agreed plan and in line with the priorities: safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Coordinate between different processes and support functions.

This is an onsite position located in Greenwood IN.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and manage production schedules, coordinate activities, and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Secure safety of the people, processes and manufactured/delivered products (quality, delivery, cost)
• Secure the quality, via SOP audit dialogues, and execution of the SOPs.
• Control quality, deviations and line stops.
• Manage operational budgets, control costs, and identify ways to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Manage own cost account, P4.
• Supervise and lead production teams, fostering a productive work environment and ensuring staff meet their potential. By own presence drive performance of the team and employees.
• Ensure production equipment functions correctly and schedule routine maintenance to prevent downtime.
• Implement and enforce health and safety regulations, industry standards, and environmental protection requirements.
• Drive performance meetings, improvement meetings and related activities.
• Set and follow up targets for the team and each employee, broken down from unit level.
• Execute perform audits according to ALPS.

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.

What you know:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing or Operations Management.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or production operations.
• Deep knowledge of production management, manufacturing processes, and industry regulations.
• Experience with ERP or S&OP preferred.
• Ability to motivate teams, coordinate activities, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and organizational abilities to manage complex production processes.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Skills in managing financial resources and controlling operational costs.
• The ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a production team is crucial.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for liaising with different departments, suppliers, and upper management.
• The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing demands.

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioural 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 $85,000.00 to $100,000.00.

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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