Director Business Office

We are in search of a passionate leader with a keen interest to lead and support the Industrial plan transformation within Powertrain Production.


Our leaders are people focused, value driven, and manage a wide range of development activities. This leadership role is excellent at networking and will represent GTO Powertrain Production (PTP) within GTO but also in close cooperation with GTP & GTT in industrial strategy related activities.


As Director Business Office, you will coach a small highly talented and professional team of Industrial Development Managers, but also the Extended Management Team with the full responsibility to manage our Industrial plan within PTP. Together with the full global and local Manufacturing Engineering teams we act as one global team to deliver our responsibility towards our stakeholders.


This position will report to VP Manufacturing Engineering PTP, and a member of the ME PTP management team


Responsibilities:
Coach and develop a team of IDM:s
Lead and coordinate the Industrial and Investment plan with a flow perspective for Powertrain Production
Represent GTO PTP in global meetings and governance forum within GTO and as well in together with GTP & GTT
Coach Continuous Improvement activities within the related processes process


Skills, experience and Mindset:


We are looking for a positive leader with the ability to create a strong team, including the extended team, where everyone’s contribution is of value for our success. You see the mix of industrial and people development as a perfect match, and you get energy from continuous developing yourself and the team in both areas. You are quick learner and like to explore new areas and to take initiatives to solve both small and complex problems.




Your leadership skills are what we value the most, but we also see that:
You are structured, analytical, business oriented and have a holistic mind-set
You are a strong communicator, with ability to actively listen
You have experience of working with Manufacturing and Process Technology
You have knowledge and experience of Industrialization processes and agile way of working
You have experience in VPS tools
You have engineering University degree or equivalent





We are a truly global team with colleagues all over the world. So, it’s important for us that you feel comfortable speaking English and also have the willingness and possibility to travel to be inspired and get the chance to meet the global networks face to face.


What challenge do we offer?
We offer an exciting and global working environment that significantly contributes to Volvo Group’s vision of shaping the world we want to live in. This role interacts with highly committed colleagues across the globe to influence the development of our future products and industrial systems. Teamwork, energy, passion, and respect for the individual are key values for us. We hope that we learn as much from you as you will learn from us.


At Volvo Group Trucks Operations, we are actively seeking employees that actively leverage their inherent strengths and abilities, while leaning on their knowledge and experiences.


Do you have questions? Or are you curious to hear more about this exciting role? Call me:
Thomas Bogren, VP Manufacturing Engineering, Phone +46 73 5588049




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About us
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.
A new era is here. Technologies such as big data, automation and artificial intelligence are changing the way we look at manufacturing and logistics. Volvo Group Trucks Operations is the organization responsible for truck manufacturing and logistics within the Volvo Group and is shaping future industries.
Volvo Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s engines and transmissions as well as the production of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks. The organization is also responsible for spare parts supplies to the Group’s customers and for designing, operating and optimizing logistics and supply chains for all brands. Together, Volvo Group Trucks Operations represents 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global industrial footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, in which continuous improvement is the foundation. Join our teams as well!
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.