About Us
We are a newly established joint venture between two global industry leaders, bringing together deep industrial expertise and start-up agility to deliver cutting-edge wing sail technology that enables cleaner, more efficient shipping.
We are now preparing to establish our first manufacturing site in Asia, and we’re looking for an experienced Project / Site Manager to lead this critical setup phase and drive production readiness from day one.
This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a site start-up — from planning and organization building to production launch and supplier coordination — in a fast-growing, sustainability-driven company.
The Role
As Project / Site Manager, you will lead the establishment of our new production facility, including layout, staffing, process implementation, and supplier partnerships. You will ensure that the site is built to deliver world-class quality and reliability, built based on company standards and in close coordination with our Swedish operations and global stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the start-up of a new manufacturing site and establish production capabilities
- Build and develop the local organization and implement the Oceanbird production processes
- Oversee supplier coordination, sourcing, and local partnerships
- Manage agreements and ensure compliance with corporate and local standards
- Coordinate with the Sweden-based teams for process alignment and technical transfer
- Collaborate with local resources and authorities to ensure smooth implementation
- Drive SQA (Supplier Quality Assurance) and overall quality management in line with company processes and routines
- Implement and maintain company operational processes and best practices
- Support production engineering and continuous improvement initiatives
Who You Are
- Experienced in setting up and managing production sites within an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong background in low-series or project-based production, preferably within marine, renewable energy, or advanced engineering industries
- Skilled in supplier management, production planning, and cross-functional coordination
- Familiar with working in China and navigating local industrial ecosystems
- Experience from working within a global industrial company is highly valued.
- Strong ability to collaborate in multicultural teams
- Self-driven, structured, and communicative, with a hands-on approach to leadership
- Comfortable working in a start-up-style organization with high autonomy and responsibility
- Preferably graduated in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering, University level
- Proficient in English
What We Offer
- The opportunity to build and lead a new manufacturing site from the ground up
- A key operational role in an innovative company shaping the future of sustainable marine technology
- The support of two global parent companies, combined with the agility of a start-up
- The ability to make a tangible impact on industrial innovation and sustainability
- A broad, influential role with responsibility spanning project, production, and organizational development
- International collaboration, and long-term career opportunities
- A chance to be part of a passionate, forward-looking team driving change in the marine industry
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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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
