DIRECTOR VPS – SENIOR LEAN COACH - VOLVO GROUP REAL ESTATE

DIRECTOR VPS – SENIOR LEAN COACH - VOLVO GROUP REAL ESTATE


Do you have a proactive problem solving and continuous improvement mindset? Are you brave, believe in yourself and what you do? Do you believe that things can always improve, but remember to celebrate the wins? Then please continue to read because you might very well be the one, we are looking for!


ABOUT US


Group Real Estate is an integrated function in the Volvo Group, with strategic and operational responsibility for the Group’s properties and real estate assets as well as for facility management. We are responsible for the entire property lifecycle, from acquisition to divestment. We optimize the use and value of the Volvo Group's facilities, owned and leased. We act as a center of expertise, generating economies of skill and scale in the real estate area. The Volvo Group values are our guiding stars in everything we do, e.g., develop an attractive workplace for the Volvo Group’s employees worldwide. We have approximately 300 employees supporting Volvo Group in 60 countries worldwide. Our property footprint consists of some 1000 sites, both leased and owned. We manage all types of properties: dealers, workshops, offices, warehouses, production facilities and more.


THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES


The Europe Division (EUD) manages Volvo Group's strategic sites located in Sweden, Belgium, Turkey, and Kazakhstan. We support the business with investments, construction projects, facility management, long- and short-term maintenance. Our team works closely with local stakeholders to provide work environments where people thrive every day. As trusted business partners, we strive to create value for our sites through innovation and continuous improvements.


YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Lean strategies, initiatives, and transformations across the global Group Real Estate organization.
Coach and mentor teams to embrace Lean principles and foster continuous improvement.
Identify process improvement opportunities and design Lean solutions.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop Lean implementation plans and track progress.
Train employees on Lean methodologies and foster a culture of improvement.
Guide problem-solving efforts using Lean tools and techniques.
Stay updated on industry trends and enhance Lean capabilities.

WHO ARE YOU
We believe that you are an experienced Lean professional with a track record of leading transformations. You have a deep knowledge of Lean principles, methodologies, and tools. You are confident to act as facilitator, coach, and mentor. Other requirements are:
Proven success in improving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Effective communicator and collaborator at all levels.
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.

ARE WE A PERFECT MATCH?


Do you recognize yourself in what is described above? Then we are hoping to hear from you! You may be a perfect match that we want in our team of skilled colleagues to work with some truly exciting challenges and opportunities. You will work in a global environment where there are a lot of development opportunities, both professionally and personally. At Volvo Group we want you to thrive and be happy, because when you succeed, we succeed. We are eager to learn from you and you will get great opportunities to learn and develop with us.

At Group Real Estate we are actively working to establish a team that will take maximum advantage of the strength inherent in differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender, nationality, etc. We find that well balanced working groups increases group dynamics, creativity and bring new approaches to solutions.


Location: The location of the position is in Gothenburg, Sweden

Travel: Occasional travelling will be required


CURIOUS OR HAVE SOME QUESTIONS? CALL ME!


Dalibor Lakobrija, Vice President Volvo Group Real Estate, Europe Division +46 739029027
Margareta Norén, HR Business Partner Volvo Group Real Estate +46 765537617