Unit Manager Warehouse DC Staffanstorp

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 40-45 warehouse employees and have 4 colleagues 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. You will report to our Factory Manager. During autumn 2024 we will install a new WMS system (ASTRO) and d365, as well we are in the middle of building our new site in Lund. Our new site 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 in beginning of 2025. 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 DC 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) and you truly believe in our way of working with our ALPS processes and standards. 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 d365) and various other systems. Preferably you have a technical education or interest. You are fluent in Swedish and English both oral 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 and 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 Sebastian Viktor – HRBP - +46 704 13 79 38 Union contact: Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, +46 704 13 79 38 Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, +46 46 36 73 64 Bror Garcia Lantz, Unionen, +46 709 36 69 85 Johnny Hultén, IF Metall, +46 46 36 65 17 Please send us your application no later than 31 May 2024. Please note that applications sent directly via email will be disregarded without notice. Applications will be reviewed continuously during the application period.