Head of ME Final Assembly

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?
We are looking for a true leader with high ambitions and great interest in taking on a senior management position and have a passion for developing people within Manufacturing Engineering. Further you will drive changes and improvements globally and develop a strong business-oriented culture.  

What you’ll do.
You will be responsible for a global organisation consisting of approximately 400 employees working in teams around the globe. Most are working in Gothenburg, but you will have teams in all our Plants (Gent, Charleston, in China Chengdu, Luqiao and Daqing) and some engineers in our Shanghai HQ.

You will be responsible for and give your support to Manufacturing Final Assembly. This includes:

•    Implement vehicle programs and engineering changes in global production sites
•    Define and maintain technical strategies within your area
•    Support the running production in all plants with measuring data
As you are representing Manufacturing towards to our Design and R&D departments, you need to work very close to all our plants as you will be responsible for and work to develop (define, prepare), implement, introduce, and maintain quality-assured, effective, and standardized production systems in all car plants according to targets. You will ensure process-driven product development with focus on effective and quality secured production and robust design/process solutions. 

Other tasks that are included in the role are the following:

•    Manage organization and resources to meet defined targets on all locations
•    Early studies to verify design feasibilities.
•    Verify product and process through virtual and physical series

This position is based in Gothenburg and requires travel. 

Do you fit the profile?
We believe that you have an interest and ability to motivate, coach and develop people and teams. To fully enjoy the position, you empower and support your team and want to see people grow but also support them and strive to reduce hurdles for them.  
The right candidate truly lives the Volvo Cars WE Culture and inspire people around her/him with trust and energy. To be successful in the role you need to be a team-oriented person with good cooperation skills as well as communication and pedagogical skills. 

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, always with a holistic approach. Extensive experience in working in teams and networks is very much what are we looking for.

The extensive people experience is key to success in this role, and we want a candidate with proven track record of coaching people in successfully deliveries from earlier. Experience of heading change within a complex manufacturing business, knowledge, and capability of implementation of lean tools and techniques are of course meritorious for the position. 
Fluency in English, both written and spoken is also required. 

How to learn more and apply.
For questions about the position, please contact Head of Manufacturing Engineering, Luc Semeese, luc.semeese@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter helene.stigsson@volvocars.com
We want your application at the latest October 18th, 2021. Please note! Applications via email will not be accepted.

Representatives of the Unions
Ledarna: Peter Storm, peter.storm@volvocars.com
Unionen: Kent Bergebring, kent.bergebring@volvocars.com
AKPV: Maria Guttman, maria.guttman@volvocars.com
Metall: Glenn Bergström, glenn.r.bergstrom@volvocars.com
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