Local Process Leader (Area leader) - Battery Pack Assembly Process

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.

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
We are now looking for a Local Process Leader (LPL) who will lead the development of the battery pack assembly process. You will lead the local process development network for battery pack assembly as well for Manufacturing Deliveries in programs. Your main responsibility will be to develop the best in class battery pack assembly process within a global network of Local process leaders headed by a Global process leader. You’ll act as a local program manager for projects related to battery pack assembly process. 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 bachelor’s degree and/or at least +5 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 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. 

How to learn more and apply
Apply via out career site no later than May 8th, but please note that we will interview continuously, and the position might be filled before last application date. For questions about this position, please contact hiring manager Martin at martin.kruse@volvocars.com, and for questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Dalila at dkendic@volvocars.com.

Please note that due to GDPR, we cannot accept any applications per email.