Manager Maintenance

Imagine yourself looking out over the horizon.
The sun rays. The wind blows in your hair and the changes of tomorrow whispers in your ear. The biggest technology shift in decades has just started. Tomorrow will soon become today. At Volvo Penta the wind of change is our fuel. Figuratively speaking of course. But who knows what tomorrow will give? Tomorrow the figuratively might become literally.

Who are we?


Volvo Penta is a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, with the strong vision to be leader in sustainable power solutions.
Being part of our team means being a part of a team of highly skilled and proud professionals who work with passion and trust. Volvo Penta is an exciting and highly innovative company facing many positive challenges and opportunities. We embrace the change to stay ahead and now it is time for us to prepare the next generation of products and to continue to transform into sustainable and digital solutions.
The Maintenance team belongs to the Engineering function at Volvo Penta Vara Operations, and we are responsible to support and improve the production performance and secure that the maintenance works get done in an efficient way. The team is based at the site in Vara, Sweden and today we are twelve great knowledgeable colleagues with a supportive attitude working together.


So, what does a Manager Maintenance do?


We are looking for a curious and courageous Manager for our maintenance team who will lead the experienced mechanics, electricians and one maintenance engineer. As Manager Maintenance you will plan and align the work to be able to conduct urgent, preventive & modifying maintenance and together with the operation develop a systematic way of working which should create a high utilization of the operation.


We believe the Manger Maintenance needs to have experience of leadership and the capability to develop and implement smart manufacturing and new production processes. Long-term vision is to transform from “maintenance” to “operational reliability” and the Manager Maintenance need to create engagement for improvement work and organize & conduct trainings in modern ways of conduction maintenance.


An important part of your role will also be to support the Manager of the Engineering function in developing the organization and the collaboration with other functions within Volvo Penta & Volvo Group to create rigid but flexible processes. The Manager Maintenance reports to the manager of the Engineering function.


Who are you?


To be qualified for this position we see that you hold a university degree in Engineering, Automation or Maintenance or have similar knowledge and/or experience from manufacturing operations in a plant environment with a focus on maintenance. You have experience from structuring work and improving ways of working as well as leading change. Most certainly you have experience from conducting negotiations and supporting the business. Formal leader experience is needed for this role.


Further, we believe you have basic knowledge in Swedish working environment regulations and some knowledge in quality and environmental standards. Language skills in English and Swedish are a must since we are acting in an international environment. Finally, we see that experience from Volvo’s systems and processes as a merit as well as Lean manufacturing knowledge.


As a person you are passionate about people and an experienced leader who knows how to bring out the best out of your team. You love challenges and you possess the ability to see opportunities where others see obstacles. You understand organizational dynamics and that business success originates from respectful relationships, continuous learning, and genuine trust. You are self-driven, analytical and a doer who works in a structured way. You are curious about change and would like to play a key role in the transformation towards the future for the Volvo Penta Vara Operations.


What is our offer?


We strongly believe that high performance comes from having fun at work, and the courage to think outside the box. Doing the same thing we did yesterday will not make much of a difference. And this is where you come into the picture. Together we are going to do something about it. The wind of change is the key to success. Are you the perfect match? Come and join us. Welcome!


Curious and have some questions? Contact:


Hiring Manager: Lovisa Nygren +46 739 029107, Manager Projects, Engineering & Maintenance, Vara Operations


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