2nd Shift Team Manager- Production at Alfa Laval in Richmond, VA

At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.

Who you are

You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to work in line with Alfa Laval drivers; Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks.

About the job

Our Richmond manufacturing facility is looking for a new 2nd shift Team Manager responsible to oversee and manage the production of Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers. We’ll rely on you to manage job assignments, materials planning, and safety compliance. This position is responsible for the application and enforcement of all company policies and procedures. Our second shift generally starts at 2:00pm, Monday through Friday.

As a part of the team, you will:

• Attain production goals through effective scheduling to meet customer demands, ensure production targets are met daily & weekly.
• Provide leadership to create a work environment that drives excellence in productivity, customer service and quality.
• Understand and support plant KPIs and Shop Floor Management objectives.
• Use continuous improvement skills such as 5-S, Lean manufacturing, KAIZEN, TPM etc. to drive improvements.
• Set and follow up targets for the team and each employee, broken down from unit level.
• Be responsible for team’s: safety, quality, delivery, cost.
• Drive performance of the team and employees.
• Be a link between the factory and support functions for daily issues.
• Maintain control of quality, deviations and line stops.
• Lead TPM, 5S, Kaizan initiatives for the teams responsible for.
• Perform safety, quality & other audits according to ALPS (Alfa Laval Production System).
• Ensure production plan is followed & targets are met daily, weekly.
• Continuously improve productivity and flow efficiency for different production areas.
• Support and execute according to code and regulations.
• Lead through a 2-way communication leading to high employee engagement.
• Ensure all employees know their responsibilities, how they contribute to the total result, and that they are recognized for performance
• Support other initiatives as directed by Unit Manager and/or Factory Manager

What you know

You have a bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of experience from relevant areas in production/manufacturing company/transportation. You’re a driven leader delivering results through the team, with strong people management, recruiting, training, development, and team building skills. You know your way around a computer – especially in Microsoft applications and Warehouse Management systems.

We’d love if you had Lean distribution and warehousing experience, training and techniques, Warehouse site management experience, and experience from improvement tools, e g 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen.

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.

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