Team Manager - Production ( Night Shift )

$80,000 - $95,000/Yr

Unclassified - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Richmond, VA

About the position

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. Our Richmond manufacturing facility is looking for a new Team Manager - Production responsible for overseeing and managing the production of Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers. This position is crucial as it involves managing job assignments, materials planning, and ensuring safety compliance. The work schedule will be from Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 PM to 06:30 AM, plus handover time with shifts and management. As a Team Manager, you will be responsible for meeting production forecasts and driving continuous improvements through the manufacturing processes. You will secure quality through SOP audit dialogues and the execution of the SOPs. Additionally, you will drive performance meetings, improvement meetings, and related activities to attain production goals through effective scheduling to meet daily customer demands. Providing hands-on support and direction to the night shift team will be essential in creating a work environment that drives excellence in productivity, customer service, and quality. You will apply continuous improvement skills such as 5S, Lean manufacturing, KAIZEN, and TPM to drive improvements. Setting and following up on targets for the team and each employee, broken down from the unit level, will be part of your responsibilities. You will also be responsible for the team's safety, quality, delivery, cost, and adherence to company policies. Acting as a link between the factory and support functions for daily issues and ensuring all employees understand their responsibilities and contributions to the overall results will be key to your success in this role. You will also support other initiatives as directed by the Unit Manager and/or Factory Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the production of Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers.
• Manage job assignments, materials planning, and safety compliance.
• Meet production forecasts and drive continuous improvements through manufacturing processes.
• Secure quality via SOP audit dialogues and execution of SOPs.
• Drive performance meetings, improvement meetings, and related activities.
• Attain production goals through effective scheduling to meet daily customer demands.
• Provide hands-on support and direction to the night shift team.
• Create a work environment that drives excellence in productivity, customer service, and quality.
• Apply continuous improvement skills such as 5S, Lean manufacturing, KAIZEN, and TPM to drive improvements.
• Set and follow up targets for the team and each employee, broken down from unit level.
• Be responsible for the team's safety, quality, delivery, cost, and adherence to company policies.
• Act as a link between the factory and support functions for daily issues.
• Ensure all employees know their responsibilities and contributions to the total result.
• Support other initiatives as directed by Unit Manager and/or Factory Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering / Science in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• 2-3 years of experience in Maintenance, Production, or Quality areas.
• 1-2 years of People Management Experience.
• Ability to read drawings, blueprints, and machine performance reports.
• Lean or Six Sigma Certifications.
• Advanced Computer Skills (ERP, MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, Data Analysis, etc.).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Consideration of a wide range of compensation factors based on market indicators and individual background, skills, and experience.