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Volvo Group Manager - Production Machining - 2nd Shift in Hagerstown, Maryland
Manager - Production Machining - 2nd Shift
Location:
Hagerstown, MD, US, 21742
Position Type: Professional
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
As the Production Manager, you will hold an important role in the Hagerstown Plant Organization. You will report directly to a second line managerial level referred to as an Area Manager. You will support the long term success of the Volvo Group and Hagerstown by providing leadership. In addition, you will be supporting the short and mid-term activities for your function and the plant to meet production objectives. You will be responsible for safety, quality, delivery, continuous improvement, environment, people development and cost of the production process as well as cascading and involving your team members in the business objectives.
What you will do
Ensure a safe work environment and behaviors for all team members using a methodical approach to risk identification, mitigation and competence development
Inspire your team to work together to reach set safety, quality, delivery and financial targets by leading and coaching your production team. Deliver the agreed and committed overall objectives for the production area of responsibility
Inspire and influence through a communicative leadership style with your team and cross functional
Demonstrate and coach to Volvo’s Values (Customer Success, Trust, Passion, Change, Performance) and Code of Conduct
Assess performance, competencies, and flexibility of employees within the department and initiate appropriate training, counselling, or corrective action to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the employees
Understand and apply the principles of lean manufacturing. Lead and coach the techniques and methodologies of the Volvo Production System (VPS).
Anticipate and react to any issues that could affect performance. Secure problems are reported, root causes identified and appropriate actions plans implemented. Initiate and follow up on improvement projects.
Maintain accurate time and attendance records for all departmental employees; initiate and record corrective actions to address attendance issues
Understand the collective bargaining unit agreements and collaborate with union officials.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?
Job Category: Production
Organization: Group Trucks Operations
Travel Required: No Travel Required
Requisition ID: 8872
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Do we share the same aspirations?
Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.
Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.
Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.
If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.
Nearest Major Market: Hagerstown