Director Industrialization Manufacturing Engineering

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What’s in it for you?
In this role you will take a leading position in a company with extremely high goals and a clear vision. We want to become a fully electric company with a minimal carbon footprint. Our vision is high, and we do not aim to only be a part of electrification – we want to lead electrification! 
To be able to reach our company goals and our mission we need to bring in the best leaders who – challenges the way we do things, bringing out the best of the team and provide a challenging and inspiring work environment. 
You will enter a senior leadership position and drive changes and improvements globally and be part of developing a business-oriented culture.
The position is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, and will require some travel to our different sites worldwide.


What will you do? 
As Head of Industrialization you will lead a global organization consisting of 7 local teams based in our plants in Sweden, Belgium, China and US.
The main responsibility for Industrialization is to implement vehicle programs, change orders and process changes in respective production site. The Industrialization team also actively participates in the work to define and maintain technical and commercial strategies within each area. The Director for Industrialization reports directly to the ME department Head and as part of the management team you are not only representing your team but is also expected to bring both ideas and engagement for the complete unit. 

Do you fit the profile?
We are looking for a true leader with high ambitions and great interest in both developing people, Manufacturing Engineering and the Global Industrialization Organization. 
We believe you possess strong leadership skills as well as an interest and ability to motivate, coach and develop people and teams around you. You empower and challenge your team and want to see people grow but also lead them and strive to reduce hurdles for them. 
To be successful you need to be a team-oriented person with good communication and cooperation, as well as pedagogical skills. Since you will lead a global team your preferred working area is in a global organization with cross functional teams. The right candidate has a structured way of working and likes to plan in a strategic way with a holistic approach.
It is meritorious if you have the experience of leading other leaders. It is also meritorious if you have a global experience from leading in change and if you have knowledge and capability of lean tools and techniques.
You encourage new thinking in those around you and you build excitement to explore the possibilities of new ways of working. You know to translate the excitement into positive action through feedback and encouragement giving your team the latitude to get the work done.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken is required for the role. 

How to learn more and apply.
Does this sound like your next challenge? 
For questions about the position, please contact Head of ME Body & Geo Assurance Daniel Gustafsson at daniel.gustafsson@volvocars.com or Head of ME Paint Carin Björn at carin.bjorn@volvocars.com. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Heléne Stigsson at Helene.stigsson@volvocars.com. We want your application at the latest 10th of April 2022. 
Please note that applications via email will not be accepted. 

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