Alfa Laval

Alfa Laval is looking for a Factory Manager for the Local Assembly (LA) Factory in Lund.

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re 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 role

As Factory Manager for the Local Assembly (LA) Factory in Lund, you will lead the main GPHE assembly site through a period of strategic transformation. You will ensure the factory has the right resources, capabilities, and culture to deliver long-term, sustainable business results. You will have full end-to-end supply chain responsibility and accountability for the factory’s performance and development. You are part of the Operations Management team of the Business unit.

Key Responsibilities for this role will be as per the areas below:

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure safety of people, processes, and products.
• Drive a proactive safety culture and HSE compliance.

Operational Excellence

• Lead transition to one-piece flow assembly.
• Support ERP implementation and factory readiness.
• Drive factory performance and continuous development.

Continuous Improvement

• Advance ALPS and embed lean practices.
• Deliver and sustain improvement results.

Leadership & Culture

• Strengthen performance through leadership and engagement.
• Foster inclusion, accountability, and learning.
• Uphold Alfa Laval’s values and standards.

Supply Chain & Product Development

• Maintain strong supply chain processes.
• Support supplier and product development with key functions.

Who You Are

We believe you are a seasoned leader with solid experience in factory and supply chain management. You thrive in international, fast-paced environments and bring strong communication skills, a passion for change, and a hands-on approach to driving improvement. Known for your inclusive leadership, positive mindset, and ability to empower others, you create structure, deliver results, and lead with purpose.

What You Know

You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related field. With over 10 years of experience in manufacturing and at least 3 years in a senior leadership position, you bring both strategic insight and hands-on expertise. You have a solid understanding of Lean principles and a clear vision for a Lean Digital Factory. Your experience spans both standard and project-based manufacturing, across shop floor operations and supporting functions. We trust you have a good grasp of factory finance, including standard and project costing, along with proven leadership skills, cultural awareness, and fluency in English.

What’s in It for You

A challenging and rewarding leadership role in a dynamic, fast-evolving environment. You’ll be part of a global organization with opportunities to grow and make a real impact, supported by a passionate team in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.

Assessment practicalities

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's 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. Playing the games is mandatory

For More Information, please contact:

Olivier Lallemant, VP Operations BU GPHE, Olivier.LALLEMANT@alfalaval.com

Tanja Sukaj, Talent Acquisition Partner, tanja.sukaj@alfalaval.com

For union information, please contact:

Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, +46 46 2891664

Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, +46 46 367364

Monica Anderberg, Unionen, +46 709623811

We are looking forward to hearing from you soon so send your application without delay, and no later than 30th of July 2025 Please note, due to GDPR applications sent directly via email will be disregarded without notice.