Expert Chemical Management

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.

Are you passionate about personal safety, environment and chemicals and would like to join us in our sustainability journey? Then this is a unique career opportunity for you.

As Expert Chemical Management you are a part of Volvo Cars Health, Safety & Security global team.  Our responsibility is to secure Volvo Cars prerequisites to fulfill legal compliance within work environment and sustainability including company health and safety program. Volvo Cars need you to push the boundaries of what is possible, in your area of expertise, so that we can reach our goals of being the world’s safest workplace for all our employees. Amazing, right?


Your mission
You will lead a global team of chemical coordinators and be a part of the global management team for Health, Safety & Security. We have operations in all regions, and you will have a global responsibility for chemical risk management, and act as a process owner globally to ensure we meet corporate specifications and in this work develop new rules and procedures.  You will also lead internal global networks (Volvo Chemical forum, REACH work group etc.) and have contact with authorities.

You are knowledge-savvy and will love to participate in international networks and monitor the development of the REACH legislation in detail for chemical products and  implement necessary actions within Volvo Cars

Volvo Cars love to drive the agenda in sustainability. Can we recycle our chemicals? How can we improve our chemical handling? We believe you ask these questions, and more, and deliver solutions that stakeholders with other skills than you will appreciate.

If you get goosebumps by driving chemical management and pushing what is possible in chemical sustainability, this is a unique career opportunity for you.

Your skills and potential

Competence and experience are important, but personality and potential are key! For us in this role it is important that you thrive to work as a global leader. You are a true team player who collaborates across teams, levels, and locations. You are a self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced environment. You set objectives and prioritize work appropriately, and you have strong influencing skills and can inspire people to work towards joint objectives. In the organization, you are a go-to-person with high integrity that is passionate about creating the best prerequisites for people and organizations to succeed.
Key qualifications include:

* A university degree in Chemistry or equivalent in relevant area.
* Experience from leading processes and/or projects.
* Experience from Chemical Management and IT-support systems
* Solid English communication skills, verbally and in writing.
* Passion for leading networks.



Where you’ll be

You will be based at Volvo Cars’ global headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden.

What We Offer You

We offer you a clear purpose and empowerment from day one, continuous feedback, learning and growth, a dynamic and respectful work environment that promotes work life balance, and a competitive compensation and benefits package including pension, insurances, flexible working, regular salary revisions and possible promotions – all in line with your results, performance and potential.

Our application process

We value you and your time. In this process we will work with ongoing selection. You can expect a first response to your application within 2 working days. If we believe you are a good match for this position you will be invited to a first virtual interview with Senior Recruiter Johanna Nilsson within 4 working days. Final interviews will be held by Health & Safety team.
If you have questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Senior Director Health, Safety and Corporate Security Michael Gustafsson,   +46 76-621 02 77 or  michael.gustavsson@volvocars.com
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Johanna Nilsson at johanna.nilsson.2@volvocars.com .

Let us know why you think you would be an ideal fit for this role in your application letter! We want your application in English at the latest 2021-11-20. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted due to GDPR.