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We're now looking for passionate Service Centre Manager at Alfa Laval, Johannesburg, South Africa who would be directly responsible to lead an energetic team of our workshop job execution with quality and pace. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of most dynamic and transforming 'Service' team of Alfa Laval MEA. The individual will be responsible for leading, developing and securing a high performing Service Centre organization in line with the overall Service strategy and the Alfa Laval culture in order to a) Create an excellent customer experience b) Deliver service excellence - safety, quality, delivery and cost c) Meet and develop the service market demands supporting service growth opportunities.
Job Responsibility:
Secure a strong QHSE culture within the service centers
Manage and develop capabilities needed to support the overall service strategy whilst leading and implementing the service transformational roadmap
Responsible for the Service Centre cost center forecast and result including investments and managing progress against financial targets
Drive continuous safety and efficiency improvements as well as innovative processes and technologies and implement change management to adapt to new market demands and increase the competitiveness of the service center
Support proactive service sales by lead generation in collaboration with service sales
Manage customer relationships internally and externally towards delivering excellent customer experience
Lead the Service Centre team and Field Service Team giving direction and ensuring that they are performing with a strong customer orientated mindset
Develop, motivate and coach direct reports and secure a proper competence development
Adapt quickly ensuring availability of internal and external resources based on customer demands
Identify and manage high quality sub-suppliers for repairs and reconditioning and general purchases optimizing cost and ensuring high quality service
Ensure that service jobs are executed according to importance in close cooperation with sales and deviations are reported and aligned with sales
Implement and follow up on relevant KPIs to measure and improve performance
Define best practice and share that with other Alfa Laval organizations
Manage and develop authorized workshops and service providers
Member of the regional Service Operations Management team
Requirements:
Mechanical engineer with 10+ years’ experience including managing a service center or workshop
Experience in GPHE and rotating equipment - decanters and HSS
Strong service culture, customer focus, results driven, continuous improvement mindset
Excellent people and communication skills
Ability to build relations internally and externally
Agile easily adapting to changing circumstances
What we offer:
An exciting place to build your career having opportunity to expand your global network, inside and outside of Alfa Laval, with different nationalities
Excellent learning opportunity to work with our global leaders
Interesting and challenging position in an international, open, and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value for our customers