Manager Commodity ME Geometry & Body

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.

What´s in it for you
At Manufacturing Engineering G&B, you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative manufacturing processes that makes the manufacturing of car bodies more efficient. Are you interested in manufacturing engineering and car body engineering? Do you share our passion for people, the environment, and our urge to create a superior manufacturing process? Then Manufacturing Engineering is the place for you to prosper.

The Commodity ME group is part of Manufacturing Engineering Geometry and Body and has responsibility for develop and implement process solutions for Volvo Cars Body shops including Subassemblies. The team works globally towards all Volvo plants but is located in Olofström and consists of around 15 people.

In this position, you will be responsible for competence planning, recruitment, development of the organisation and employees to fulfil current and future needs. You will secure standardization and commonality between plants while striving for strategic fulfilment, common solutions and that lesson learned are incorporated in the daily work.
The role offers you a great opportunity to act in many different arenas and gives you a broad network throughout the company.

You and your skills
In order to be successful this position we see that you are comfortable in leading and developing people in a rapidly moving and changing environment. You are a team player and cooperate well in a cross-functional and multi-cultural environment. You have a positive and proactive mindset, are honest and transparent in your communication and can put challenging targets on yourself and your organization.

-We want you to have a Technical university degree or equivalent experience and have several years work experience in relevant areas.
-Leadership experience is key in this role.
-Fluency in English both written and spoken is required.
-You need to be able to travel frequently, mainly to Gothenburg.

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter no later than Nov 3, 2021. For questions regarding the position please contact Hiring Manager Sara Magnusson at sara.magnusson@volvocars.com For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Feven Selassie at feven.selassie@volvocars.com
Please note that we will not take applications via email.

Union representatives:
Akademikerna: Lina Wennberg, +46733332426
Ledarna: Britta Serup, +46733333546
Unionen: Joakim Ravemyr, +46733333602