Team Lead - Sanitary

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental & Vision plans

Wellness program

Job summary

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH in Richmond is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to coordinate and support daily team operations, driving process improvements and waste reduction. You will link the team with support functions and the manager while coaching colleagues and ensuring quality and SOP adherence.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, problem solving, and continuous improvement within the ALPS framework, with shift hours 6:00 am–2:30 pm and potential overtime as scheduled.

Qualifications

• High school or GED minimum.
• GPHE assembly experience.
• Basic PC skills with JEEVES, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated commitment to Alfa Laval Production System (ALPS), including 5S, Cell Status Boards, PRP and KPI Boards.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, and support the daily work of the team/shift.
• Monitor processes and performance in the team/shift with a focus on waste elimination.
• Act as a link between the team, support functions, and team manager.
• Develop the key processes and tools within the cell.
• Close competence gaps by training/coaching and running SOP audit dialogues.
• Control quality, deviations, and line stops together with the team manager.
• When needed support team members with immediate problem solving.
• Execute production work according to ALPS standards and participate in continuous improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

ALPS knowledge

5S

JEEVES

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

JEEVES

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.

Who you are

You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to work in line with Alfa Laval drivers; Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks.

About the job

Our Richmond manufacturing facility is growing and is adding a brand-new team leader to our lineup, and we’d like to hear from you! Our team leaders coordinate, plan, and support the daily work of the team and shift. Team leads generally work Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, plus overtime as scheduled.

• Coordinate, plan, and support the daily work of the team/shift.
• Monitor processes and performance in the team/shift with a focus on waste elimination.
• Act as a link between the team, support functions, and team manager.
• Develop the key processes and tools within the cell.
• Close competence gaps by training/coaching and running SOP audit dialogues.
• Control quality, deviations, and line stops together with the team manager.
• When needed support team members with immediate problem solving.
• Execute production work according to ALPS standards and participate in continuous improvements.

What you know

High school or GED minimum. GPHE assembly experience. Basic Personal Computer skills with demonstrated ability in JEEVES, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Office Demonstrated commitment to Alfa Laval Production System (ALPS), including 5S, Cell Status Boards, PRP and KPI Boards Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Alfa Laval has a COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees. All new employees, consultants and contractors, including employees who work remotely, are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation exemption is granted.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more.

EEO/Vet/Disabled Employer

EEO/Vet/Disabled Employer 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.

Meet our dedicated people who always go the extra mile.