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, the Sr Project Manager will plan and run projects/programs with major impact on technology, organization/people, footprint structures, and processes to optimize the overall performance of the site. Support the business unit and product groups to improve efficiencies to ensure customer value by improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost in a fast-paced and high energy environment. This position will manage projects, with medium to high complexity and potentially a significant business impact, in accordance with Alfa Laval’s project methodology to reach desired outcome.
This position is an onsite in Broken Arrow, OK.
As a part of the team, you will:
- Plan, manage and execute major projects/programs containing varying capital investments to support the Broken Arrow site and Business Unit.
- Projects will include:
- Develop and implement major transformations with new ways of working that includes people, processes and investments.
- Developing the new & the existing products as well as transforming the Supply Chain.
- Implementation of the Air footprint strategy.
- Initiate projects through business cases definition and promotion: gains VS costs and time to profit.
- Manage all project components: scope, budget & planning; teams’ animation; change management; risks; communication & lobbying; reporting & steering committees.
- Follow up on the complete project specification, objectives, deliverables, time plan and cost, including own projects and sub-projects.
- Establish clear priorities; schedules activities to ensure optimum use of time and resources; monitors performance against objectives.
- Lead, develop, motivate high performing project teams.
- Manage key stakeholders and provide status update to steering committees and business leaders.
- Support, coach and train local colleagues, be the contact point with Operations Development management team.
- Be involved in air factories operational plan management.
- All employees are expected to prioritize safety, regardless of role. This includes strict adherence to company-wide safety policies and procedures, proactive promotion of safe practices, and addressing unsafe behaviors or conditions in a constructive and positive manner.
- Employees expected to conduct themselves with professionalism, courtesy, and cooperation toward colleagues, customers, vendors, and visitors.
- Full compliance with all Alfa Laval policies and procedures is required to maintain a respectful, safe, and productive work environment.
"We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioural 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."
What you know:
Bachelor of Science required, and Master of Science preferred or equivalent qualification in manufacturing or supply chain and following:
- 10 plus years of successful experience in projects management. PMP certification is a plus
- Strong cooperation, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience implementing Lean Six Sigma principles and tools; Green Belt certification is a plus.
- Experience in production industrialization is a plus (layout optimization, takt‑time analysis, and process validation)
- Excellent technical, analytical, and commercial acumen.
- Demonstrated leadership, motivation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to coordinate activities across departments and make data-driven decisions.
- Self-directed and decisive, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
- Traveling approximately up to 30%, domestic and international (estimation).
Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements (lifting, climbing, standing, equipment and/or motor vehicle use):
- Office environment with frequent attendance on shop
Environmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure):
- Shop Floor - Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
- Shop Floor - The noise level in the work environment is often loud.
- Shop Floor - Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Steel toe boots, safety glasses, and ear plugs)
At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, currently, we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area.
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. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right. The base salary for this role is typically $136,000.00 to $161,000.00 USD a year.
Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent qualification in manufacturing or supply chain
- 10 or more years of successful project management experience
- Strong cooperation, communication, and leadership skills
- Experience implementing Lean Six Sigma principles and tools
- Excellent technical, analytical, and commercial acumen
- Demonstrated leadership, motivation, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to coordinate activities across departments and make data-driven decisions
- Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
- Master of Science degree or equivalent qualification in manufacturing or supply chain
- PMP certification
- Green Belt certification
- Experience in production industrialization, including layout optimization, takt-time analysis, and process validation
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.
Alfa Laval Insights
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
