Health & Safety Manager

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.

Health and Safety Manager
At Volvo Cars, everything we do starts with people. We care about people and nothing is more important than their safety and wellbeing. Volvo Cars are strong in health and safety and now we want to take next step to world class. Do you want to join us on our journey to become the best at work environment?

What do we offer
The Health, Safety and Security team has the global responsibility to create the conditions for Volvo Cars to meet legal compliance and corporate strategy ambitions within work environment, including company health services, wellness program and corporate security. With global standards and local adaptions, we define and implement common policies and strategies for work environment and health services to support Volvo Cars overall People Strategy.
The Health & Safety team in Sweden consist of 12 people supporting the Swedish business units. In this role as Health & Safety Manager you will be heading a smaller team situated at the Torslanda plant and you will have your own area of responsibility but also work close together with the other Swedish team members.

Your key tasks
* Secure that appropriate actions are taken according to legislation and Volvo Cars procedures
* Coach and train the organization in health and safety area
* Expert support to executive team, managers and contact persons in their work to meet legal requirements and continually develop and improve the work environment
* Lead the daily operations in the Health & Safety local team at Torslanda plant
* Contribute to development of Health & Safety processes


You and your skills
* Work Environment Engineer
* Extensive H&S experience
* Leadership experience
* Expert knowledge of Swedish legislation in the field of work environment and experience of handling government business
* Fluent in English and Swedish, both written and spoken
* Industry and global experience are meritorious

On a personal level  
* Manage complexity
* Able to work independently as well as in team
* Ability to think and act operationally as well as strategic
* Analytical skills 
* Balance stakeholders


How to learn more and apply
If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Anette Möller anette.moller@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter, Maria Nilzon maria.nilzon@volvocars.com. Kindly register your application as soon as possible but not later than 2020-03-29. Please note applications through E-mail is not accepted.

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 endeavor 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.