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Site Manager – Engineering & Supply – Parma, Italy
Alfa Laval is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Site Manager to lead the Engineering & Supply (E&S) operations for the Prepared Food & Beverage execution site in Parma. This executive role carries full responsibility for the local E&S business, including the leadership across engineering, project management, procurement, service, and workshop functions.
As E&S Site Manager, you will be accountable for the overall performance, profitability, and strategic development of the E&S site, ensuring alignment with Alfa Laval’s global objectives and delivering superior value to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Leadership
- Define and execute the site’s strategic roadmap in alignment with global business goals.
- Ensure operational excellence across all functions, driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Lead the development and delivery of competitive, future-ready solutions for the Food & Beverage industry.
Business Performance
- Lead end-to-end execution of high-value engineering projects with a focus on quality, timeliness, and cost efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives to enhance business agility.
- Enhance customer loyalty through fast, efficient, and proactive and cost-efficient project delivery and service support
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, inspire, and develop a multidisciplinary team.
- Foster a high-performance culture based on accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
- Implement talent development strategies, succession planning, and leadership growth initiatives.
Project & Product Execution
- In collaboration with Sales functions improve and develop competitive products within the Food and Beverage industry.
- Lead end-to-end execution of high-value engineering projects with a focus on quality, timeliness, and cost efficiency.
- Manage risk proactively and establish scalable processes to ensure predictable delivery outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with the sales teams to ensure customer satisfaction and contractual compliance.
- Enhance customer loyalty through fast, efficient, and proactive and cost-efficient project delivery and service support.
Procurement & Supply Chain Optimization
- Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the site workshop by implementing and maintaining rigorous safety protocols and quality standards, while leading the team to deliver high-performance outcomes in line with organizational and regulatory requirements
- Secure a reliable and agile supply chain to support engineering and delivery operations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Global Engineering & Supply teams.
- Contribute to global functional development and participate in strategic planning forums.
- Ensure compliance with Alfa Laval’s values, policies, and safety standards.
Candidate Profile
- High level of personal and professional integrity, resilience, and a hands-on leadership style.
- Minimum 10–15 years of senior leadership experience in engineering, project execution, and supply chain, preferably in the food manufacturing sector.
- Proven track record in managing complex operations and leading cross-functional teams.
- Strong financial acumen and strategic thinking.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering; additional qualifications in Business or Supply Chain Management are a plus.
Reporting Line
Reports directly to the Global Vice President – Engineering & Supply
📍 Location: Parma, Italy
Top Skills
What We Do
Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy
