Unit Manager (Manufacturing)
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Production Management
In short
As a Unit Manager for Production in Satara, India, you will lead a team of over 40 employees to achieve operational goals and exceed customer expectations. This role involves driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and supporting strategic projects aligned with business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead a production team of over 40 employees to achieve operational goals and exceed customer expectations.
- Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Support the Factory Manager and management team with strategic projects.
- Ensure the team’s performance aligns with business objectives and Alfa Laval’s values.
- Manage financial responsibility for the unit, including fabrication processes and assembly.
- Create and follow up on monthly production budgets and forecasts.
- Responsible for People Development and Succession Planning.
- Secure Standardized work & SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
- Support Problem Solving & Improvement activities.
- Perform audits according to ALPS (Alfa Laval Performance System).
- Participate in making the Operational plan.
- Set and follow up targets for Production in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
- Improve and sustain the Safety Culture within the Unit together with the EHS Department.
- Improve and sustain the Quality Culture within the Unit together with the Quality Department.
- Drive Continuous Improvement activities, including Lean Six Sigma and 5S.
- Be involved in new product development initiatives and give input to existing product development.
- Assess and prioritize Capital Investment needs.
- Assess and prioritize Digitalization needs.
- Be involved in and prioritize Training of Team Members.
- Incorporate technology and digitalization in the factory.
- Actively work with Staffing Plans to meet current and future customer demands.
- Partner with other departments as needed to support the development of the Satara site.
- Drive the team to consistently meet and exceed ALPS expectations on the manufacturing shop floor, ensuring best practices in safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement are embedded in daily operations.
- Prioritize safety, adhere to company-wide safety policies and procedures, promote safe practices, and address unsafe behaviors or conditions.
- Conduct themselves with professionalism, courtesy, and cooperation toward colleagues, customers, vendors, and visitors.
- Maintain full compliance with all Alfa Laval policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, to include supervising staff.
- Lean Manufacturing experience.
- Experience with manufacturing MRP / ERP systems.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).
- Be a result driven leader who likes to be present in the organization.
- Drive results through people development.
- Strong oral and written communications skills and ability to adjust style to communicate with colleagues.
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety vests, safety shoes (steel toe boots), safety glasses, ear plugs, and safety gloves where needed.
- Ability to work in an office environment with frequent attendance on the shop floor.
- Ability to occasionally travel domestically or internationally (<10%).
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with manufacturing MRP / ERP systems.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).
- Lean Six Sigma and 5S experience.
- Experience in driving continuous improvement activities.
Benefits
- An interesting and challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value for our customers.
- An exciting place to build a global network with different nationalities.
- Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success.
- You will be learning new things every day.
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Company
Alfa Laval
Job Posted
3 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Satara, India
Qualification
Bachelor
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