Production Manager 3rd Shift

Every day we get opportunities to make a positive impact on our colleagues partners customers and society. Together were 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

As an integral member of our team you will play a pivotal role making efficient Factory Operations on day-to-day basis with the mindset of 4Zs (Zero Injury Zero Defect Zero Downtime Zero Lates) through visible leadership and continuous improvements. You will have the opportunity to be a catalyst to co-coordinate between different support functions for collaborative decision making & balance the business priorities. This is a First Line Manger role with planned future development opportunities be prepared to work beyond 8 hours and adaptable to dynamic business cycles. Your night shift schedule is Sunday through Thursday 9:30PM 6:30AM. Currently this is an On-site opportunity located in Richmond VA.

As a part of the team you will:

Safety & Compliance

• Lead daily safety inspections and weekly audits to drive continuous PPE and machinery improvements.
• Identify HSE hazards and partner with safety teams to implement factory-wide improvements.
• Champion daily 5S routines to maintain and sustain high workplace organization standards.

Operations & Performance

• Be on the factory floor (80-90% of time) to achieve 4Z goals: Zero Injury Defect Downtime and Lates.
• Analyze ERP transactions to identify and resolve root-cause deviations.
• Monitor equipment downtime to trigger and lead performance improvement activities.

Leadership & People Management

• Manage night shift consisting of 2 Team Leaders and 1216 Team Members including shift handovers.
• Execute recruitment and capacity planning based on 36-month factory load demands.
• Oversee goal setting annual performance reviews and professional development plans.
• Identify and implement cross-training opportunities to increase workforce flexibility.

Process Improvement (Lean)

• Identify and eliminate Waste (Time Motion Inventory) through active Kaizen initiatives.
• Report all safety or quality deviations immediately to ensure rapid corrective action.
• Continually review and suggest technical optimizations for Standard Operating Procedures.

We care about diversity inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidates 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 you know:

You have any bachelors degree preferably Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with relevant experience and:

• 35 years in Maintenance/Production/Quality; 12 years in people management.
• Ability to interpret drawings blueprints and machine reports.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Advanced skills in ERP systems MS Office AutoCAD and data analysis. Or warehouse management system.
• Meet 4Z metrics (Zero Injury Defect Downtime Lates).
• Optimize the bottom line through proactive cost management.
• Track reported hours and drive competence matrix achievements.
• Maintain high 5S scores for assigned cells and teams.
• Ensure full adherence to all corporate policies and procedures.

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 currently we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area.

Whats 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 Lavals 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. 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 $80000 - $90000 per year.

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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