Unit Manager Project Office

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 Unit Manager Project Office develops and coordinates the unit. Responsible for securing that the unit meets agreed factory End- to-end performance, short to midterm goals and customer expectations. The Unit coordinates all complex and project orders, product design, new and existing product rollouts, and maintains all relevant system data.

This is an onsite position located in Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the performance, input and output of the unit, including financial responsibility.
• Set and follow up targets for the unit, broken down from factory level and clearly linked to the factory performance.
• Secure safety of the people, processes and manufactured/delivered products (quality, delivery, cost).
• Oversee the planning and execution of all complex customer products to include to include financial tracking.
• Responsible for managing project management office and system data team.
• Oversees product design team execution.
• Responsible for maintaining factory scope and pricing.
• Create, update, and maintain project management processes, to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess project office performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and motivate people to grow with the company.
• Implement policies, standards, values and culture.
• Secure standardized work & SOP.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost optimization within the team and implement effective solutions.
• Secure the result of continuous improvement activities in the unit, including Lean Six Sigma and 5S.
• Support Problem Solving & Improvement activities.
• Participate in making the Operational plan.
• Support and initiate customer alignment activities together with support functions.
• Understand and deal with the real problems of the unit by being present.
• Responsible for new product development and EPD activities (Existing Product Development).
• Implement and maintain the supply chain processes within the unit.

What you know:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, engineering, supply chain management or equivalent degree and/or minimum of 5 years’ experience in Engineering and/or construction or equivalent work/field/military experience.
• Masters in engineering (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working for production/ manufacturing company leading teams.
• Expertise in improvement tools, e.g. 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen.
• Project work experience.
• Financial competence.
• Communication skills.
• Customer focus.
• Problem solving.
• Leadership.

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’s in it for you?

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 $110,000 to $125,000.

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, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in USA or have an established presence in the area.

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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