SPS Manager Cab Production China

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.Cab Production in China – Full-scale Scania production setup from zero
Scania has taken the strategic decision to set up a 3rd industrial hub in China - a project to develop and implement full-scale assembly operations has been initiated within Scania Production & Logistics. The project is well on its way to starting the establishment and it is high time to start setting up the local organisation. We are now looking for SPS Manager for Cab Production to lead the Cab SPS office and support our management team and implement SPS and the Scania Way! This is a unique possibility to work in a diverse, global, and cross-functional context where your personal experience and your perspective will contribute to Scania’s success in China. 

Your assignment
The Cab Production local SPS office team is today a group of two SPS coordinators that under your guidance will grow to be able to fully support the SPS implementation in the complete Cab Production plant. The team has an entrepreneurial spirit and a high focus on deliveries. As SPS Manager you will have the responsibility to develop and operate Scania's production system (SPS) and you will create, develop, and spread tools and methods within the organisation. Your main tasks will be to support the project team and the local organization in SPS development, SPS support, and SPS network, and educate leaders within SPS. You will have a key role in how well we will manage to transfer the company's culture and values ​​within LEAN.

Your main responsibilities will span a wide range of areas.
Examples of main activities among others will be:


• transfer and implement Scanias Production System (SPS) together with the local organisation in China.
• interface between our local SPS function within Cab and the Rugao site central SPS office as well as the Global SPS office.
• support the managers in the project and work closely together with the part-project teams, the core team, and other work streams.
• participate in many cross-functional projects within Cab and with other departments in the Industrial Operations Asia system.
• secure and transfer knowledge from our present operations to the future China production hub and local colleagues.

Your profile
To be comfortable in this role you need to have mentoring skills, be structured, and have the ability to work independently but be well-coordinated with others. You appreciate and are eager in breaking down and concretizing project descriptions into reality. Creating energy and a constructive and safe environment comes naturally to you. You see leadership as exciting and see yourself as a person who wants to influence and change, is unpretentious, and can work with all types of assignments.

You have an enthusiastic and confident authority with integrity, and good social skills and you take responsibility. You need to be able to see the big picture and also dig into the details. You speak and write fluent English and have a University degree in engineering or similar as a base.

We think you have a good overall understanding of processes and understanding the ways of working within Scania in general and Cab Production in particular. Good analytical skills and competence in both strategic and operational issues are preferred. You can analyze the organisation’s overall needs and on that basis implement the necessary changes.

Your location
The Cab Production project team (TCH) is based in Oskarshamn. However, flexible work location may be applied to reflect competencies needed and deliveries in the project during the different phases. Business trips abroad and periods in China need to be considered.

More information
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
PRU Manager Cab: Tom Doorten, tom.doorten@scania.com 
Cab Project Manager: Lars Eriksson, lars.eriksson2@scania.com
HR and organisation lead: Martin Persson, martin.persson@scania.com

Application
Your application shall include your CV and a personal letter in English, and copies of your certificates. Scania is using tests as a part of the recruitment process and a background check will be conducted for this position.
Please apply via JobSearch/scania.com as soon as possible, but no later than the 12th of March, 2023

JobID: 20230866

Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2020, we delivered 66,900 trucks, 5,200 buses as well as 11,000 industrial and marine power systems to our customers. Net sales totalled to over SEK 125 billion, of which over 20 percent were services-related. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 50,000 people. Research and development are mainly concentrated in Sweden. Production takes place in Europe and Latin America with regional product centres in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Scania is part of TRATON GROUP. For more information visit: www.scania.com.