Head of Cab Assembly - Industrial Operations Asia

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.Cab Production in China – Full-scale Scania production setup from zero
Scania has taken the strategic decision to set up a 3rd industrial hub in China - a project to develop and implement full-scale assembly operations has been initiated within Scania Production & Logistics. The project is well on it's way to start the establishment and it is high time to start setting up the local organization. We are now looking for our Production- and Launch Manager for Cab Production! This is a unique possibility to work in a diverse, global, and cross-functional context where your personal experience and your perspective will contribute to Scania’s success in China. 

Your assignment
Your main task will be to develop the production process and working methods in our new Cab Assembly in close cooperation with the project team. The team is responsible for planning, installing equipment, and launching the production. As Head of Cab Assembly, you have overall responsibility for personnel, quality, work environment, and economy in the assembly. You are part of the Cab management team and report to the plant manager for the Cab Production plant.

Your main responsibilities will span over a wide range of areas and your main activities among others will be:


• Recruit and develop the organization for the assembly
• Ensure that the line organization is prepared, trained, and ready for the transition to those ways of working
• Communicate and disseminate information within the organization and anchor decisions and solutions
• Actively participate in workshops, project and decision meetings, represent the project team in cross-functional meetings, present status and follow up the manning and identification of competence needs
• Member of the Cab management team

Your profile
We are looking for a leader with extensive experience in personnel management, well versed in Scania’s production processes,  with experience in applying Scania Way and Scania Leadership Model. You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or the equivalent knowledge acquired some other way. Ideally, you have at least 5 years of work experience in strategic work and project management or line manager responsibility. The mission requires strategic, operational as well as administrative skills. You have a growth mindset and genuine interest in building relationships, solving problems, and pushing for positive change. We also believe you have analytic skills, and good knowledge of project management and change management.

When it comes to communication you need to be fluent in English, both in speech and in writing, and comfortable presenting to peers and senior management. You will work in a fast-paced environment with changing demands where you are highly capable of setting priorities with strong project management skills. 

Your location
The Cab Production project team (TCH) is based in Oskarshamn. However, flexible work location may be applied to reflect competencies needed and deliveries in the project during the initial phase.

This position also includes an Expatriate Period in Rugao, China. The minimum Expatriate time period to be considered is 2 years but a longer period can also be discussed, with an estimated start in Rugao in early 2024 but final plan to be decided with appointed manager.  

More information
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
PRU Manager Cab: Tom Doorten, tom.doorten@scania.com 
Cab Project Manager: Lars Eriksson, lars.eriksson2@scania.com
HR and organisation lead: Martin Persson, martin.persson@scania.com

More information about expatriate policies, compensation, and information about living in China in general and Rugao in specific can be sent if requested, please contact Martin Persson.

Application
Your application shall include your CV and a personal letter in English, and copies of your certificates. Scania is using tests as a part of the recruitment process and a background check will be conducted for this position.

Please apply via JobSearch/scania.com as soon as possible, but no later than 12th of March, 2023

JobID: 20230865

Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2020, we delivered 66,900 trucks, 5,200 buses as well as 11,000 industrial and marine power systems to our customers. Net sales totalled to over SEK 125 billion, of which over 20 percent were services-related. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 50,000 people. Research and development are mainly concentrated in Sweden. Production takes place in Europe and Latin America with regional product centres in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Scania is part of TRATON GROUP. For more information visit: www.scania.com.