About the job
As an integral member of our team, the Service Center Team Manager (Second Shift) will lead daily repair shop operations and support all Separation Service Center activities. The role requires a proven leader who can develop employees, drive operational performance, improve processes, and maintain high standards of safety, quality, and customer service. While technical knowledge is valuable, the primary focus is leading people, executing operations effectively, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
This is an onsite position located in Houston, TX, working a stable second-shift schedule of Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM. In support of our commitment to customers, occasional weekend coverage may be required based on business and operational needs.
As a part of the team, you will:
•Supervise daily repair-shop operations and provide hands-on leadership on the shop floor.
•Support Order & Shop Coordinators, Team Leads, and field representatives with technical and operational guidance.
•Interpret engineering drawings, research repair history, and troubleshoot equipment issues.
•Drive capacity planning, training development, and employee performance.
•Ensure shop safety compliance, PPE usage, and completion of safety inspections.
•Lead and participate in ALPS, 5S, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
•Manage job folders, shop records, vendor POs, and documentation accuracy.
•Track employee utilization, support payroll/timekeeping, and reconcile shop supply accounts.
•Provide technical support to customers and participate in site visits as needed.
•Collaborate with engineering, quality, and management teams to improve repair processes and turnaround times.
At Alfa Laval, we typically welcome applicants from all locations, but currently we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
What you know:
You have an Associate's degree in an Engineering or equivalent experience, and:
•Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in repair, reconditioning, manufacturing, job-shop, or service-center environments.
•Minimum 3 years of experience in Leadership positions.
•Experience with Lean improvement tools (5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
•Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
•Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
•Strong understanding of machining and welding techniques.
•Strong customer-service orientation and communication skills.
•Ability to lead teams, prioritize work, and perform under pressure.
•Teamwork, flexibility, initiative, sound judgment, integrity, and drive.
What's in it for you?
Alfa Laval offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life, 401(k) plan, and more. Alfa Laval carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors to determine total compensation package, relying on market indicators and specific job family, background, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause compensation to vary and will also be dependent on location. The base salary for this role is typically $85,000 - $95,000.
