Unit Manager - Warehouse

We’re looking for a Unit Manager Warehouse to the Distribution Centre (DC) in Staffanstorp.

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.

As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse workplace based on empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet’s most urgent problems. Making the world a better place. Every day.

About the job

Alfa Laval Parts Distribution and Logistics (PDL) is responsible for the global distribution centre network that sources and supplies parts to our customers. DC Lund is one of the eight distribution centres in the network and supply parts for heat exchangers, we are working hard to ensure successful deliveries everyday everywhere.

As UM Warehouse you will lead a group of 35-40 warehouse employees and have 3-4 team managers reporting directly to you. The warehouse has two departments; Delivery (pick & pack, shipping) and Make (production). You are responsible for securing the team’s daily performance as well as team improvements and competence. You ensure that the group is working towards set targets and follow our processes. Your role is to make sure that you, together with the team, work in an efficient way according to business requirements, adding value to our customers. You work in close cooperation with the Team Managers at DC Lund and participate in projects to develop and improve work and processes within our Distribution Centre as well as Alfa Laval.

You will be part of the Management Team at our Distribution Centre in Staffanstorp and a key figure in our future. During 2023 we will install a new WMS system (ASTRO), as well design our new warehouse to be built in Lund. Our new warehouse will be a fit for purpose building at the main Alfa Laval site in Gunnesbo, Lund. This will be ready for us to move in to Q4 2024. You will off course be a key figure in this project.

Who are you?

You are a confident and present leader who engage, develop, and grow your team. You have a holistic approach. Together with the management team, you work to move the factory forward. You work with the strategic level while leading your team in the operational work. We are looking for leaders that want to drive and handle change thru Gemba (being present in the warehouse). You have the courage to think differently, seeing opportunities rather than problems. Through support, attendance, and genuine interest in people, you help your employees grow in their roles. You have a genuine interest in digitalization and our way forward in the digital arena. You are an including leader who practice situational leadership. The right candidate is self-motivated and will easily network across business functions in an international and cross-cultural environment.

What you know

We believe that you are a strong leader with at least ten years’ experience as a manager, preferably from warehouse/production environment, although we may consider other backgrounds and will put strong and healthy leadership as our priority. It is an advantage if you have experience from working with development and continuous improvements (e.g., Lean 6σ, 5S).

You are both operative and analytical and have good knowledge of ERP, WMS (advantage if you have worked in ASTRO) and various other systems. If you have experience in building new warehouses that would be an advantage. Preferably you have a technical education or interest. You are fluent in Swedish and English both verbal and written.

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. The position as Unit Manager is an opportunity to grow and develop within and outside the Operations of Alfa Laval.

You will have a unique possibility to build a new warehouse in Lund, create a world class environment with great teams and tools.

For more information, please contact:

Jimmy Olsen - Factory Manager DC Lund - +46 735 17 12 26

Milena Pramgård - Talent Acquisition Partner - milena.pramgard@alfalaval.com

For union contact:

Bodil Arvidsson, Akademikerna, +46 730 696143

Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, +46 46 367364

Bror Garcia Lantz, Unionen, +46 709 366985

Johnny Hultén, IF Metall, +46 46 36 65 17

Please send us your application no later than 25 December 2022. Please note that applications sent directly via email will be disregarded without notice.

Applications will be reviewed continuously during the application period.