Alfa Laval

OperationsDevelopmentProductGroupmanager

€75–110k ~AI est. Fontanil, France; Nevers, France; Chalon sur Saône, France; Suisio, France FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Operations Development Product Group manager at Alfa Laval. Skills: Operations Development, Transformation programs, Strategic initiatives. Build high-performing team. Lead high-performing team”

What You'll Achieve.

Maximize performance; Elevate customer value

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

25-50% international travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience in industrial environments, Experience managing international projects, Experience managing international programs

Nice to Have

Manufacturing transformation exposure, CAPEX exposure, Footprint exposure, Relocation projects exposure, Digitalization exposure, Lean Six Sigma methodologies exposure

What You'll Do.

Build high-performing team

Lead high-performing team

Develop high-performing team

Foster accountability culture

Foster innovation culture

Foster continuous improvement culture

Accelerate team capability

Accelerate team growth

Partner with Product Group leadership

Define strategic priorities

Translate strategy into roadmaps

Ensure alignment across regions

Ensure alignment across functions

Ensure alignment across stakeholders

Lead cross-functional programs

Lead international programs

Manage high-complexity projects

Deliver tangible improvements

Deliver measurable improvements

Engage with stakeholders

Collaborate across R&D

Collaborate across Sales

Collaborate across Supply Chain

Collaborate across Operations

Play role in Product Group Management Team

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; International programs; Shopfloor to executive level; R&D; Sales; Supply Chain; Operations; Product Group Management Team

Communication Scope

Influential communicator

Process & Methodology

Complex transformation programs, International programs, High-complexity projects

Full Job Description

_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._ We are looking for a high-impact, transformational leader to take on the role of Operations Development Product Group Manager. This is a strategic leadership position where you will: * Shape the future of our industrial footprint * Drive complex transformation programs across multiple geographies * Influence decisions at senior leadership level * Directly impact performance, competitiveness, and customer value You will be at the intersection of strategy, operations, technology, and people. **About the job:** You will lead the design and execution of key strategic initiatives impacting: * Manufacturing footprint & investments * Automation & industrial innovation * Digital transformation (ERP, MES, WMS, RPA) * Organizational and operational excellence **Your goal:** \- Maximize performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost \- Elevate the value we deliver to our customers globally **Your Key Responsibilities:** Lead & Inspire * Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Operations Development team * Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement * Act as a coach and mentor, accelerating team capability and growth Shape Strategy & Translate into Action * Partner with Product Group leadership to define strategic priorities * Translate strategy into actionable roadmaps with measurable impact * Ensure alignme

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