Are you a student interested in the mobility of the future and curious about life at Volvo Cars? Then our summer internship can be something for you!
Each year, Volvo Cars welcome students as Summer Interns to our site in Charleston, SC. As a Summer Intern at Volvo Cars you can work in production, in one of our storages or at the office. Spending a few weeks in our team is a great way for you to get an insight to what life at Volvo Cars can be like and gives you a basic understanding of our operations. It also provides you with a strong network in our organization, which can be of value in your future career. The number of Summer intern positions and work areas varies from year to year.
About the program:
The Student Internship Program at Volvo Cars in Charleston is designed to introduce students to the fast paced, high tech, and ever-changing industry of automotive manufacturing. In this program students will receive direct hands-on learning experiences and a deeper understanding of lean principles and lean manufacturing processes.
We offer paid full-time work and a safe learning environment for our interns to practice applying the knowledge gained in the classroom in a professional environment.
Our internships for college student interested in business include Finance, Indirect Procurement, Human Resources and Communiciations. Please state in your Resume/Cover Letter your areas of interest.
Finance:
As part of the Finance Global Delivery team, you will get an opportunity to develop and implement smart and nimble finance processes, create excellent reports and analysis to support the business in the best way. Through networking and benchmarking you will be part of taking the Finance organization into a modern organization, ready to meet the challenges ahead of us.
Indirect Procurement:
Indirect Procurement (IDP) is a global organization with highly skilled and motivated employees located in the USA, Sweden, Belgium, China, Malaysia, and India. We are responsible for the procurement of Non-Production Material such as: Professional Services, Information Technology, Marketing, Facilities Management, Logistics, and Machinery & Tooling within Volvo Car Group. We are responsible for development of supplier collaboration together with internal stakeholders to reach Volvo Cars' cost, quality and environmental requirements. We are a diverse team working in a dynamic environment where we transform the supply chain at Volvo Cars USA LLC.
Direct Procurement:
Direct Procurement is responsible for the procurement of production materials for advanced projects, new projects and running production for the Volvo Car’s factory in Ridgeville, SC.
Key deliverables include driving the right supplier quality, cost and timing for new vehicle programs, cost efficiency, managing supply base, risk management and commodity strategies etc. We work closely with Europe and China Purchasing, R&D, manufacturing, quality and other stakeholders. The purchasing department work is conducted in one global process and governance.
Human Resources (People Experience):
In Human Resources, you are part of a global team with the task to make Volvo Cars the employer of choice. You handle the most precious resource for the success of the company – our employees.
Areas of responsibility for this intern could include any of the following specialties: HRIS, benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment and employment law compliance. HR has the responsibility to deliver the most efficient HR services, tools and support to the managers and employees within Volvo Cars in order for them to focus on what matters most – our products and people.
Communications:
The Communications team is responsible for all internal and external communication with media, our team members, the community, and consumers for the Volvo Cars Charleston Plant. Within this role, you will partner with the Communications team and cross-functional project teams to create informative and engaging communications for both internal and external channels. There are opportunities to create content for digital and print communications using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, while ensuring compliance with Volvo Cars Brand Strategy, Visual Brand Standards and Nomenclature.
Competenceis/Requirements:
- Preferred areas of study: Business or related field
- Level of education: Junior year of college or abovepreferred
- Data analytics experience preferred
- Adjusts behavior style to match the demands of the situation.
- Listens to others; respects their differences.
- Ability to interact cross-functionally and to act in a multi-cultural environment.
- Ability to work cooperatively in team environment.
- Strong ability to organize and prioritize own work and to manage multiple tasks.
- Positive mind-set and pro-active attitude must be a self-starter.
- Well-organized working methods and ability to report in a structured and concise format.
- Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Drives results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
- Self-development: Actively seeking new ways to grow & be challenged using both formal & informal development channels.
- Builds trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Volvo Car is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Volvo Cars - Driving change together
Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, allowing you to reach your fullest potential.
By 2025, we aim to sell 1.2 million cars annually, with 50 per cent being electric cars and sold directly to customers mainly through digital channels. Join us on this exciting journey as we pioneer the driving and electrification technologies of the future.
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