Make Unit Manager

C23901 Alfa Laval Inc (US)

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Jiangyin Until 8/22/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 11, 2026 Last posted June 11, 2026
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

 

 

Who you are:

  • Develop and coordinate the Make Department. Responsible for securing Make Department meets short-term to long-term goals and customer expectations. Actively work with operational interfaces, communicate and coordinate. 

About the job:

  • Responsible for the performance and output of the unit, including financial KPIs.
  • Work together with BHE factory management team to achieve factory’s KPI target.
  • Set and follow up targets for the unit, connecting to factory targets and break down to cell level.
  • Responsible for teamsSafety  Quality  Delivery  Cost
  • Secure ALPS Implementation, including Lean Six Sigma.
  • Secure Standardized work & SOP are approved and followed
  • Understand and deal with the real problems of the production by being present at Gemba.
  • Drive and lead Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement activities, and secure the result.
  • Lead the teams to create the culture of the continuous improvement in the manufacturing and help people to grow.
  • Develop people both white collars and blue collars in the Make Department.
  • Implement ISO, ASME, PED, UL, KHK management system in the workshop.
  • Participate in making Factory Operational Plan and implementation.
  • Setup and maintain BCM(business continuity management) within unit
  • Make costing update for the unit and control cost accordingly.
  • Support new product development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD).
  • Support projects related to Make.
  • Other tasks assigned by direct manager

What you know:

  • Bachelors degree of above, major in mechanics, engineering or equivalent
  • Relevant Leadership and management skills
  • 3-5 years of experience from production/manufacturing company
  • Experience from improvement tools, e g 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, Project work experience
  • Project management experience
  • Fluent English

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About this role

Summary

Lead manufacturing unit, ensure KPIs, improve processes, develop staff, support projects.

Job title

Make Unit Manager

Experience level

3-5 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Jiangyin, on-site with potential for collaboration.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leadershipmanagementleansix sigmaproject managementbilingual English

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

productionleansix sigmaimprovementmanufacturing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site