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!
Main Responsibilities:
- Implement Volvo's lean logistics philosophy, continuously optimizing internal team processes to support lean logistics goals.
- Lead the team to achieve departments’ and plants’ targets in accordance with Volvo Manufacturing System guidelines.
- Manage business operations related to new model launches, annual model year change projects, the development and control of production plans, ensuring delivery according to relevant metrics.
- Oversee operations related to production planning and control, ensuring delivery in line with key performance indicators.
- Manage inventory counts and related operational processes, driving continuous improvements in department workflows.
- Oversee production launch-related activities, ensuring proper planning of launch resources and timely delivery of department objectives during production launches.
- Manage and develop department members, ensuring they maintain the skills required for their roles.
Duties:
- Develop and issue relevant process performance reports for employees.
- Team operations and personnel planning, ensuring departmental resources
- Within the scope of business responsibility, oversee and track the progress of project-related tasks.
- Ensure seamless internal and external business integration for the team and department.
- Maintain communication and contact with counterparts responsible for various functions in other factories.
- Develop and implement work processes within the team’s domain, ensuring that team members maintain the necessary skills for their tasks.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or above
- 10–12 years of relevant work experience
- Proficiency in lean logistics principles and management skills
- Strong sense of ownership, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and challenges
- Experience in logistics project launches
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with a collaborative mindset
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 of 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!
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