Environmental Coordinator VCT

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.

Who we are
Working with Environmental issues within Manufacturing, you are part of a global team that makes sure that the cars we build meet the highest expectations from our customers. In our assembly and component plants all over the world, we work with lean, clean and flexible production technologies – with a firm focus on people and continuous development. If you want to reach your personal goals together with other people, Manufacturing is the place for you to prosper.
The section Plant Environment Team in VCT is , a new dedicated team with the purpose to support and provide prerequisites to secure legal and other requirements as well as management and control of environmental performance and to secure coordination related to environmental impacts including but not limited to use of energy (including fuels), use of water, emissions to air, emissions to water, waste, use of raw material and natural resources.

If the environmental issues attract and challenge you, then we might have a perfect opportunity for you!
We are now looking for an Environmental Manager who will be responsible for the environmental work within the Torslanda plant in Gothenburg.Your work will be organized within Plant Maintenance & Facilities department, there collaboration with other departments and colleagues as well as independency is important.

What you’ll do
* Identify and interpret relevant environmental legislation and update required instructions to ensure legal compliance
* Coordinate environmental permits, regulatory agency inspections and measurements at the plant
* Develop procedures, targets and activities to improve environmental performance and resource efficiency in the plant
* Establish good communication with management teams as well as production teams, which is especially important in this challenging production environment
* Participate in internal and external networks, to make environmental considerations part of the daily work and based on this open opportunities for development of environmental performance
* In case of an environmental accident, coordinate necessary actions and report promptly according to applicable routines
* Act proactively, search for possible issues within the plant and be able to get support from multiple stakeholders to find the most efficient solution
* Participate in the factory projects to incl environmental considerations and that the best possible environmental standards are used in new installations.
Coordinate factory targets to be climate neutral by latest 2025

Required qualifications * University degree from relevant studies
* Experience from working within the environmental field
* Experience from manufacturing is meritorious
* Environmental legislation and other requirements
* Leadership skills and ability to work cross-functionally with various stakeholders
* Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken
* Driving license "B"


Personal qualities
We believe you are trustworthy and team oriented as well as independent and self-driven person. You are creative and flexible in your way of working and you have a holistic view and are goal oriented. Good communication and networking skills are important to succeed.

How to learn more and apply
If you have any additional questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Sören Nilsson, Hiring manager, +46 733334119, soren.nilsson@volvocars.com or Annika Fredlund, Global Environmental Manager, +46 723716488, annika.fredgren@volvocars.com. If you have questions regarding the recruitment process you can contact Malin Hansson, Recruiter at malin.hansson.5@volvocars.com.
Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted and interviews will be held continuously. Your application should include CV and cover letter, written in English. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than 20-02-16.