Team Manager

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 do we offer?
The Painted Body department within Vehicle Platform, is responsible for the development of body structures and surface treatment systems for all Volvo cars. Development work is mainly conducted within the department and in close corporation with Manufacturing, Design, suppliers, and external partners. 
Painted Body need talented people on board. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate and make things happen. This may be an excellent opportunity for you to take on a new challenge!
What you’ll do
As a Team Manager, you will have the overall operational responsibility for 3 teams (Labels, Adhesive & Sealants and Surface Treatment Engineering) within Surface Products. 
As a manager you will ensure the deliverables as well as expand the capabilities of the teams in close collaboration with the Scrum masters and Product Owner, while holding a strategic outlook on technology, competence, and future business. You will recruit highly skilled individuals in line with identified capability and competence needs, develop and coach them to their full potential. You ensure the work environment, including lab environment, for the teams and do performance reviews and salary setting for your team members. 
As a Team Manager you will be a member of Painted Body´s management team. We work in close cooperation within the department but also with our networks to ensure that we secure our common deliveries. We believe that we are stronger as a team, and we share the responsibility of developing the department and its coworkers.  
You and Your skills
You have a University Degree or equivalent experience from the automotive industry, as well as knowledge in the area of hardware development. Knowledge within vehicle plant release systems, manufacturing engineering and sourcing is also preferable. 
You have experience from leadership roles, and you have ability to inspire, motivate and challenge people. You have a genuine interest in people and passion for developing individuals and teams.
You are self-motivated, you are eager to create clarity, you show courage, take ownership, and use an empowering leadership securing to give the team members the prerequisites to be accountable for their deliveries.
To succeed in this role, you need to be structured and like to continuously improve current working processes. As a person, you work with a high level of engagement and a strong enthusiasm. 
You work with a team-oriented approach and have a focus on deliveries, team development and investigation of the competence needed to be prepared for future challenges. You are a good team player, and you recognize the benefits of working together and towards common goals.
You possess great communication skills. You are fluent in spoken and written English.
We strive for gender balance and believe that actively prioritizing a high level of diversity in our workforce creates a competitive advantage. It is our people that make the difference.
Your application 
We hope that we have caught your interest and we do want to emphasize that diversity in all aspects is important for the success of our work. If you want to become part of leading our change, you are welcome to apply for a position!  

For the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Jasleen Chhabda, Recruiter, jasleen.chhabda@volvocars.com. Questions regarding the role, please contact Anna Hedström, +46 708 204076.

We would like your English written application, containing cover letter and CV as soon as possible, but no later than Feb., 17, 2023. 
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