Manager Casting Industrialization

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.

Do you have a true interest in leading and developing people? Are you motivated by influencing others to contribute to company’s business objectives? Are you ready to take the next step and truly bring out the best in you and people around you?

Here is a golden opportunity within Manufacturing Engineering Industrialization, where we are looking for a new Team Manager who will be a part of Manufacturing Engineering Casting & Stamping, belonging to the Engineering & Operations unit. 

What´s in it for you?
In close collaboration with colleagues in other business units, we develop and implement flexible and efficient production systems with people in focus. 

Manufacturing Engineering Casting & Stamping is a global function with responsibility to launch new car programs and processes in Volvo Cars' plants as a part of Volvo Cars Manufacturing Engineering.

Our mission is to implement and commission foundries and machining lines for aluminum parts for new car models within Volvo Cars. The operative location for this role will be in Gothenburg but with team-members and responsibility for introductions in all our plants within Europe.

Are you looking for a position where you can develop your competences and continue to build your management skills - then you should consider applying!

What do we offer?
We offer a fun and challenging role where you can demonstrate and develop your leadership skills. As a member of the management team, you will be able to contribute and change so that we become the truly global ME organization that we aim for.

What you will do?
Your main tasks will be to lead, develop and manage the ME Casting & Stamping Industrialization team in Europe. We believe that you can organize work and resources so that company objectives, short and long-term are met in an efficient manner. You will also contribute as an active member in the Industrialization management team where you can bring in new ideas and reflections.

Our managers at Volvo Cars play a very important role as ambassadors both within the company and with external contacts. You will manage to implement common process equipment with focus on effective and quality secured production and robust equipment solutions. Utilizing assigned company resources effectively to add value to the business and/or support value creation activities in the business is important in this role.

We want you to truly live and lead according to our Volvo Cars WE culture. Lastly, you will also manage and allocate the assigned work effectively to ensure that each employee is able and motivated to contribute to their maximum potential to sustainable business success. Bring out the best!

Do you fit the profile?
We are looking for you who has a university level education and experience in process, product, tooling and equipment engineering work and production operations. You bring leadership skills in project management, leading diverse teams or previous working experience as a manager. To be successful in this role you need to have basic knowledge in high-pressure die casting and machining. For us it is essential that you are curious in learning more about how to set up robust and high performing process lines. Obtaining high integrity and a holistic view is key in this position.

You need to have the ability to create good long-term relationships with employees and other stakeholders. Fluency in English is required, both written and spoken and you also need to have the flexibility to travel. We believe in the importance of diverse groups and in this recruitment process we welcome applicants both inside and outside Manufacturing Engineering.

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position, please contact Hiring Manager, Henrik Ernelind at e-mail henrik.ernelind@volvocars.com.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Ayla Kutlay at ayla.kutlay@volvocars.com.
We want your application at the latest December 14, 2022. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.