Manufacturing Team Manager: 4Z Leader & Improvement

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH in Richmond, VA seeks a First-Line Manager to lead daily safety, quality, and productivity on the 6:00 AM–2:30 PM shift, with flexibility for 24/7 operations. You will oversee 2 Team Leaders and 12–16 Team Members, drive the 4Z program, and coordinate across production, quality, maintenance and planning.

You will implement safe procedures, conduct audits, manage KPIs on the Status Board, support recruitment, capacity planning, and ongoing Kaizen improvements while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial).
• 2+ years work experience in Maintenance/Production/Quality.
• 1+ year in people management.
• Ability to interpret drawings, blueprints, and machine reports.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, efficient, and effective day-to-day operation of the manufacturing facility.
• Coordinate across production, quality, maintenance, supply chain and other support functions.
• Lead and develop frontline teams and drive a high‑performance culture.
• Manage a shift with 2 Team Leaders and 12–16 Team Members; recruit and plan capacity.
• Halt production for safety, quality, or environmental deviations; drive continuous improvements.

Skills

People management

Interpreting drawings

Data analysis

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH in Richmond, VA seeks a First-Line Manager to lead daily safety, quality, and productivity on the 6:00 AM–2:30 PM shift, with flexibility for 24/7 operations. You will oversee 2 Team Leaders and 12–16 Team Members, drive the 4Z program, and coordinate across production, quality, maintenance and planning.

You will implement safe procedures, conduct audits, manage KPIs on the Status Board, support recruitment, capacity planning, and ongoing Kaizen improvements while