Local Process Leader

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.

Local Process Leader (Area leader) – IA New plant Slovakia


At Manufacturing Engineering, you are part of a team which works globally to makes sure that the cars we build meet the highest expectations from our customers. In close collaboration with colleagues in other business units, we develop and implement flexible and efficient production systems with people in focus. We offer you an exciting challenge in an international and growing company with a strong culture and great development opportunities. You will have the opportunity and responsibility to actively contribute to the growth of our business through people. Come join us!

About the assignment
Do you want to be part of the team designing a new production plant in Europe? This is a fantastic chance for you grow your skills and competencies being part of the team that will lead the design of the best in class plant starting from a Green Field. We are now looking for 3 Local Process Leaders (LPL) who will lead the local process development network. You will be a main contributor in setting up layouts, process flow and mtrl flow for a part of the assembly shop. You will be responsible for your area development and coordination, as well for Manufacturing Deliveries in programs. You’ll act as a local program manager. Other tasks are to participate in long term strategic development of area layouts, and the development over time towards vision. The right candidate will, with strong business acumen, be responsible and coordinating to secure all program aspects within own area, such as layout, best process, finance follow up, material handling, kitting area’s, flows, etc. You’ll apply process design as a natural way of working.

About you
Your background is a technical master degree and/or at least +3 years of relevant experience. You are a leader with developed communications skills and have knowledge of Volvo car plants production and/or logistic processes. You need to have strong project management skills as well as strong financial acumen, since you will be managing investments for your area.  If your experience consists of knowledge within Design for Manufacturing, Logistics, Value Stream Mapping, LEAN, VCMS, Kanban and/or agile way of working, it is meritorious for the position. 
We are looking for a candidate who has a global and strategic mindset and a challenging attitude in a cross functional and global environment. To fully enjoy the position you need extensive collaboration, networking and argumentation skills but also deep knowledge in process design. 
The right candidate is highly skilled in process design and speaks English fluently. 

Contact person:   
Hiring manager: Martin Kruse – martin.kruse@volvocars.com
Recruitment: Malgorzata Dziczek – malgorzata.dziczek@volvocars.com
We want your application at the latest 20 September 2022. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.