SENIOR MANAGER SHOP ENGINEERING - PAINT SHOP - TORSLANDA

Do you want to lead the change? At Volvo Cars, we are always looking for world-class leaders who bring out the best in our people.
If you want to be part of leading and inspiring our mission to change the automotive experience and make people’s lives less complicated, then we have the job for you.
What is in it for you? Volvo Cars Torslanda, is part of Volvo Cars global production organization, manufactures the majority of our SPA products in a fast-moving operation.
At Volvo Cars Torslanda you are part of a global team that ensures that the cars we build meet the highest expectations from our customers.
In our plant, we work with the latest production technologies – with a firm focus on people engagement, competencies and continuous development.
If you want to reach your goals together with other people, Volvo Cars Torslanda is the place for you to prosper.
What you’ll do As Senior Manager Shop Engineering VCT Paint, you will lead and manage the shop engineering team with the purpose to secure line balancing, ergonomics, efficiency targets, capacity, continuous improvements and act as a support function in technical matters.
You will take part of developing forecasts and analytical models for productivity improvements that supports our Lean journey; help drive initiatives and follow how these activities improve our shop’s result towards our vision.
You will work in close cooperation with the whole organization such as Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, Plant Engineering, IT as well as other parts of Volvo Cars.
You must be able to build commitment to the team, drive development of the business, develop VCMS, reduce losses and drive operations towards Business Excellence.
Organizing work and resources in such a way that the company's goals in the short-, medium- and long term meet effectively is key in this role.
You must be able to lead the team in a way that supports the Volvo Cars culture and wanted leadership behaviors.
Further we expect you to optimize the business cross functionally within the given bill of process.
Other responsibilities include performance management, competency development, knowledge sharing and resource allocation according to requirements of the business.
Do you fit the profile? To be successful in this role, you must have significant leadership experience in a formal position, with the ability to both lead and motivate employees.
You should have a strong interest in leadership and in developing people - you are highly successful in bringing out the best in others.
You find energy and motivation in releasing people’s potential, allowing them to grow.
Thanks to your excellent communication skills, you can create strong and trustful relationships.
You have a University degree and are fluent in English, both written and spoken.
You have an engineering background or equivalent.
Previous experience from manufacturing and Paint and/or product development is a requirement.
You are able to build confidence and trust at all levels of the organization and you have a holistic view and are goal oriented.
You will be a member of the management team and report directly to the Senior Director of Paint Shop VCT.
Does this sound as your new challenge? Then we have the perfect mission for you.
Curious?  For more information regarding the position please contact Senior Director Paint Shop VCT Adel Santa .
For questions related to the recruitment process, please contact Ida Hellberg at .
Please apply no later than October .
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Volvo Cars – driving change together Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment.
Today, we’re one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around employees across the globe.
At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, so you can reach your fullest potential.
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