Operations Development Product Group manager

24 ott - Suisio
Alfa Laval

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 alignment across regions, functions, and stakeholders

Drive Complex Transformation

Lead large-scale, cross-functional and international programs

Manage high-complexity projects (technical, organizational, cultural)

Deliver tangible, measurable improvements across operations

Influence Across the Organization





Engage with stakeholders from shopfloor to executive level

Collaborate across R&D;, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations

Play an active role in the Product Group Management Team

What you know:

Experience & Expertise

You already have a strong foundation in industrial environments and transformation:

Proven experience managing complex international projects/programs

Exposure to:

Manufacturing transformation

CAPEX / footprint / relocation projects

Digitalization (ERP, MES, WMS, RPA)

Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Your Leadership DNA

Beyond experience, what truly sets you apart is how you lead:

Authentic & impactful – you lead with credibility and clarity

Strategic & structured – you bring vision and execute with discipline

Action-oriented – you make things happen in complex environments

Influential communicator – you engage at all levels, from operators to executives

Agile & resilient – you thrive in uncertainty and adapt quickly

Collaborative by nature – you build strong, trust-based relationships globally

Curious & business-driven – you understand the broader business beyond operations

Location & Mobility:

Flexible location across Europe (Fontanil, Nevers, Chalon sur Saône, Suisio)

International travel: 25–50%

Why Alfa Laval?

Joining Alfa Laval means stepping into a role where:

Your impact is visible and meaningful
You work on high-stakes, global transformation programs
You grow in a dynamic, international and innovation-driven environment
You are empowered to challenge, shape, and lead change
You build a career in a company committed to sustainability and progress

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