Head of Plant Environment, Volvo Cars Body Components (VCBC)

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.

As a person responsible for Environment at Volvo Cars Body Components, you coordinate and provide prerequisites for legal compliance as well as management of environmental performance. You also coordinate and follow-up actvities related to environmental impact such as use of energy and water, emissions to air, waste, etc.

You will be part of the local Plant Engineering department but are also closely linked to the global Environmental department within Manufacturing which 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 within Volvo Cars is the place for you to prosper.

If the environmental issues attract and challenge you, then we might have a perfect opportunity for you!

You will be responsible for the environmental work within Volvo Cars Body Components in Olofström. Your work will be organized within our Plant Engineering department where both collaboration with other departments and colleagues as well as independency is important.

Main responsibilities 
•    Identify and interpret relevant environmental legislation,
•    Coordinate environmental permits, monitoring programs, regulatory agency inspections,
•    Develop procedures, targets and activities to improve environmental performance in the plant, 
•    In case of an environmental accident, coordinate necessary actions and reporting, 
•    Environmental data management and reporting, 
•    Environmental trainings,
•    Communication with management teams as well as production teams, which is especially important in this challenging production environment, 
•    Participate in internal and external networks, 
•    Act proactively, search for possible issues within the plant and be able to get support from multiple stakeholders to find the most efficient solution. 

Required qualifications 
•    University degree in environmental science or equivalent 
•    Environmental legislation and specific permits requirements 
•    Environmental management system according to ISO14001
•    Experience from working within the environmental field 
•    Experience from manufacturing is meritorious 
•    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 
•    Trustworthy and team oriented 
•    Independent and self-driven 
•    Creative and flexible in your way of working 
•    Having a holistic view and being goal oriented 
•    Good communication and networking skills

Contacts 
If you have any additional questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact: 
•    Maria Ström, Hiring manager, +46 733 333575, maria.strom@volvocars.com or 
•    Annika Fredgren, Manufacturing Environmental Manager, +46 723716488, annika.fredgren@volvocars.com

Regarding recruitment process 
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 July 8, 2022.