Project/Site Manager, Asia

Wind helped us discover our planet, and now it can help us preserve it. Would you like to contribute to this change? Join our fast-growing, highly competent, and passionate team in Stockholm, Sweden. Oceanbird AB is a 50/50 joint venture, owned by Alfa Laval and Wallenius, but operated as an independent company. We are developing wing sail technology for the global shipping market and are looking for a senior project leader in product development to drive existing and future wind propulsion projects.

We are a newly established joint venture between two global industry leaders, bringing together deep industrial expertise and start-up agility to deliver cutting-edge wing sail technology that enables cleaner, more efficient shipping.

We are now preparing to establish our first manufacturing site in Asia, and we’re looking for an experienced Project / Site Manager to lead this critical setup phase and drive production readiness from day one.

This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a site start-up — from planning and organization building to production launch and supplier coordination — in a fast-growing, sustainability-driven company.

As Project / Site Manager, you will lead the establishment of our new production facility, including layout, staffing, process implementation, and supplier partnerships. You will ensure that the site is built to deliver world-class quality and reliability, built based on company standards and in close coordination with our Swedish operations and global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the start-up of a new manufacturing site and establish production capabilities
• Build and develop the local organisation and implement the Oceanbird production processes
• Oversee supplier coordination, sourcing, and local partnerships
• Manage agreements and ensure compliance with corporate and local standards
• Coordinate with the Sweden-based teams for process alignment and technical transfer
• Collaborate with local resources and authorities to ensure smooth implementation
• Drive SQA (Supplier Quality Assurance) and overall quality management in line with company processes and routines
• Implement and maintain company operational processes and best practices
• Support production engineering and continuous improvement initiatives

• Experienced in setting up and managing production sites within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong background in low-series or project-based production, preferably within marine, renewable energy, or advanced engineering industries
• Skilled in supplier management, production planning, and cross-functional coordination
• Familiar with working in China and navigating local industrial ecosystems
• Experience from working within a global industrial company is highly valued.
• Strong ability to collaborate in multicultural teams
• Self-driven, structured, and communicative, with a hands-on approach to leadership
• Comfortable working in a start-up-style organization with high autonomy and responsibility
• Preferably graduated in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering, University level
• Proficient in English

• The opportunity to build and lead a new manufacturing site from the ground up
• A key operational role in an innovative company shaping the future of sustainable marine technology
• The support of two global parent companies, combined with the agility of a start-up
• The ability to make a tangible impact on industrial innovation and sustainability
• A broad, influential role with responsibility spanning project, production, and organizational development
• International collaboration, and long-term career opportunities
• A chance to be part of a passionate, forward-looking team driving change in the marine industry

Our core values are:
Pioneering Spirit – We dare to challenge the conventional and break new ground. As pioneers, we empower a revolution.
Natural forces – The power in the wind, in people, in ideas – the natural forces surrounding us all are waiting to be harvested.
Fun & Passion – It´s harder to fly alone – only together can we make a difference. Cooperation and shared passions build our strong team spirit.
Dedication – Dedicated to high-quality and robustness, to offer the right help on sustainability journeys, to be the best. Dedicated to making change.

For more information about the position, please contact:
Karl-Erik Sax, Operations and Supply Chain Manager
karlerik.sax@alfalaval.com

We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit yours as soon as possible. Please be aware that the application process will close once we identify suitable candidates, so don’t delay in applying.

Please note that, in compliance with GDPR, we cannot accept applications submitted via email.

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We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate’s fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.