Project manager for factory footprint and transformation projects

Alfa Laval is looking for a Project Manager in Lund 

 

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. Global Operations Development supports Alfa Laval Operations in making improvements and achieving its goals through digital and sustainable solutions that prepare Alfa Laval for the future. 

 

 

About the Job 

Project Office is a part of Global Operations development, with focus on footprint and technology development projects connected to the operations of Alfa Laval. The footprint projects are the major change projects that are gradually adapting the operations footprint to make Alfa Laval more competitive and sustainable.  A footprint project can typically cover CAPEX activities related to moving or setting up a new production line or to expand a factory. The supply chain is built around our three key technologies: heat transfer, separation and fluid handling and includes around 43 factories and distribution centres in Europe, North and South America and Asia. Right now, there are many plans on how to make Alfa Laval more sustainable and competitive for the future and to support this journey we will extend our project office with a project manager. 

 

As project manager, you will lead challenging projects with high impact on people and business. It can be to drive projects during the early confidential analysis phase as well as driving projects all the way through implementation. Your projects will drive change in the field of operations including manufacturing, assembly, warehousing and technology development. As a part of the project office you will also have the possibility to improve the overall process and governance of this type of projects in Alfa Laval. You will act in an international environment in a wide network of people on different levels in the company.  The exposure will give you good insights in Alfa Laval and prepare you for other future roles in the company. 

 

Who you are 
We believe you are a driven and organized individual who knows how to prioritize tasks easily.  
You have a strong interest in people, technology and business and find it easy to adapt in cross-cultural teams in a cross-functional environment. Your passion is project management and preferably you also have experience from operations e.g. from production or engineering. We don’t expect you to be expert in all fields, but we expect you to be curious and to enjoy connecting and communicating with technical specialists when working with new challenges. You also possess a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on approach in order to provide efficient solutions for the business. 

 

What you know  

You have ideally experience from working with projects in a global organisation whereof minimum 3-5 years as project manager. You might have a record of working with footprint projects such as expanding, moving or setting up new production lines, factories, warehouses/distribution centres or other operations. You can also have a background from projects developing and launching new production processes or products, making investments in new equipment/machines or other technologies. The experience you have gained from either line or project roles in industrial companies or as consultant.  
We assume that you have a MScs degree or equivalent and that you are fluent in written and spoken English. 

 

Alfa Laval’s culture is based on respect for people, diversity, and equal career opportunities. We value the balance between family life and working life highly.

 

For more information, please contact 
Anders Jönsson, Global OD Project Office Manager at anders.jonsson@alfalaval.com  

Manal Mohamed, Talent Acquisition Partner at manal.mohamed@alfalaval....