At Alfa Laval, where 140 years of rich history meets a dynamic start-up culture, we're renowned for our leading-edge technology to enable energy efficiency, clean energy, and water solutions. Our journey of innovation is far from over, and we invite you to join us in shaping a brighter future. We value collaboration, inclusion, and a learning mindset as we are paving the way towards net zero, making this vacancy the perfect opportunity to grow and thrive in your purposeful career.

Short about the role/mission:

You will be 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. The 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 Factory 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 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 with an agile way, who enjoys coaching others to achieve good results. You are open and communicative, are used to managing change and can liaise across different cultures. You seek fulfillment in reaching set goals and to get things done. You have a process mindset. 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

We offer you

An inspiring and interesting position in an open, friendly, and truly international environment where we work together to develop and create value for our customers.