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
In this role, you will be responsible for managing a team that supports the Innovation Center through activities such as procurement, quality control, workshop coordination, warehousing, and chemical management. You will play a key role in ensuring that the center operates efficiently while meeting sustainability goals.
You will collaborate closely with your team to develop and improve structured processes that optimize support and testing activities, with sustainability as a central focus.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Lead and guide your team to deliver high-quality support for testing activities.
Ensure center equipment, chemical handling, and facilities meet safety, quality, and sustainability standards.
Collaborate with your team to create and improve workflows and structured processes aligned with organizational goals.
Oversee resource allocation, including people, equipment, materials, and chemicals, to support project needs.
Work closely with different R&D teams to integrate testing into product development.
Ensure safe and sustainable practices, including responsible chemical management, are
implemented across all center activities.
Who you are
You are an inspiring and structured leader with a strong technical foundation and experience from Maintenance/Manufacturing environments. You foster collaboration and build a positive, supportive team culture. You listen actively, understand the bigger picture, and value structured ways of working.
You thrive in a dynamic environment where continuous improvement, change management, and strong interpersonal relationships are key. With your balance of leadership and technical insight, you contribute to developing efficient, safe, and sustainable center operations.
You are analytical, solution-oriented, and passionate about sustainability, ensuring your work contributes to long-term responsible practices.
What you know
As the ideal candidate, you bring:
Proven leadership experience, preferably within Maintenance/ Production environments.
Strong technical understanding of utilities and technical environments
Experience or knowledge in chemical handling and safety regulations.
Strong interpersonal and change management skills.
Ability to develop and implement structured and efficient processes.
A holistic mindset with strong problem-solving skills
What’s in it for you?
You will join a team of highly competent and motivated colleagues, working in a technically challenging and dynamic environment.
Alfa Laval products are diverse, with a presence in industries such as Life Science, Food & Pharma, and marine applications.
For more information, please contact
Jwan Zengana, Manager Innovation Lab, [email protected]
Regina García Moguel, Talent Acquisition Partner, [email protected]
Union information
Axel Scharing, Akademikerna, [email protected]
Anders Jansson, Unionen, [email protected]
We review applications continually so please send in yours as soon as possible and not later than June 25th, 2026.
Please note that, in compliance with GDPR, we cannot accept applications submitted via email.
We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral 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.
As part of Alfa Laval’s commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, alcohol and drug testing is applied during the preemployment process. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.
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Skills Required
- Proven leadership experience
- Experience in Maintenance or Production environments
- Strong technical understanding of utilities and technical environments
- Experience or knowledge in chemical handling and safety regulations
- Strong interpersonal and change management skills
- Ability to develop and implement structured and efficient processes
- Problem-solving mindset and holistic approach
Alfa Laval Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alfa Laval and has not been reviewed or approved by Alfa Laval.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) support is described as generous in U.S. postings, and the retirement plan is a notable strength alongside core coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are core parts of the package, and health insurance is often described positively in U.S. materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are standard, with options like purchasing additional PTO expanding flexibility for some roles.
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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
