Be a part of the electric future of Volvo CarsBe a part of the electric future of Volvo Cars
It’s crystal clear: the actions we take in the next few years will significantly impact our future. We’re committed to transforming the automotive industry and leading in electrification. To make sure we deliver on our big plans, we’ll need to expand our current manufacturing footprint. That’s why we’ve decided to open a new state-of-the-art electric only car factory – and this time we’re expanding in Kosice, Slovakia.
The new plant will only use climate neutral energy and be designed to be a leader in sustainable and efficient premium electric car production. We will optimize layout and logistics flow to achieve the highest global standards in energy and environmental efficiency.
This is a unique opportunity to be a part of building something completely new, setting a new standard for Volvo manufacturing. Jump in and join the ride!
What you'll do:
As a Logistics Launch Leader, you will report to the Logistics Director on a daily operational basis, supporting launch program activities.
Additionally, you will remain completely embedded in the Plant's Organization to ensure that the launch is fully connected to the daily plant quality issues and that we are leveraging the launch to eliminate these concerns in future models.
Responsibilities:
- Provide logistics manufacturing input to the responsible ME during Virtual Build.
- Work together with all VCC plant employees necessary to secure the departments KPI’s.
- Identify and report logisitcs concerns (End-to-End) and participate in resolution.
- Assist Logistics Director, Plant Launch Leaders and Launch Supervisor in identifying base, difficult and critical operations, and assessing training requirements.
- Attend and support VP Build activities in PVö and the TT/PP/MP builds in the plant.
- Assist with the trial and prove-out of new equipment & tooling, incl new logistics processes.
- Assess prototype units at VP and participate in concern identification and resolution, mainly packaging and industrial vehicle related.
- Provide ongoing communication on product/process changes to manufacturing and logistics work groups.
- Work with Logistics Engineering and Material handling teams to provide input to ensure a flawless launch of new car models and model year changes introductions.
- Develop initial Quality Process System and WES/OIS Sheets.
- Participate with Plant Launch Leaders/Launch Supervisor to develop initial material control plans.
- Set up and organize static training areas.
- Conduct static and dynamic training with operators during launch builds.
- Document operator training during launch.
- Handover to material handling and operations team after launch.
What competencies are we looking for:
- Requires min 5yr "running material handling" experience/knowledge.
- Min 3yr leading/coaching experience
- Min Bachelor level.
- Is willing to follow extensive training for personal enrichment.
- Is flexible both during the week (differed shifts) as in weekends and is willing to travel when needed.
- Is able to give training both formal and informal and make the training material.Problem-solving and target-minded view.
- Trained in ergonomics.
- Certified Yellow Belt, Green Belt is preferable (Europe)
- Fluent in English.
Ready to Take the Next Step?Ready to Take the Next Step?
Please submit your application through our career page. Due to GDPR regulations, we’re unable to store or consider applications from other platforms. Make sure to submit your application in English.
Once your application is successfully submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Applications are open until 22nd of November 2024. We’re excited to get to know you!
Volvo Cars – driving change togetherVolvo Cars – driving change together
Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment. Today, we’re 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, so you can reach your fullest potential.
And it’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. We have five fully electric cars already on the market, and five more on the way. Our fully-electric and plug-in hybrid cars combined make up almost 50 per cent of our sales. So come and join us in shaping the future of mobility. There’s never been a more rewarding time to play your part in our inspiring and creative teams!
Curious about Life at Volvo Cars? Read more
Curious about our story? Read more