Process Analyst - 2nd Shift

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Process Analyst - 2nd Shift

Job Summary:

The Process Analyst will be a vital role with expertise in the shop x shop vehicle flow to secure the right plan, managed properly shop x shop, to secure a stable schedule for our production team members.  Key attributes for success are securing our QDFIPS targets. The Process Analyst shall be responsible for all current model and new model vehicle management activity over the assigned area. The analyst will provide reporting and data analysis to support smooth and leveled production plan are followed and managed with the shops day to day to secure our customer delivery.

Fundamental PPM Production Control Skills Applicable to Daily Work
•    5S Basics - Can recognize, act, and maintain perfect 5S
•    Ability to understand internal vehicle flow starting from Body start process to its to the Factory Complete (both physically and systematically)
•    Ability to create and analyze work instructions providing feedback to PPM Specialist for improvements
•    WES - Creation with clear instruction, no misinterpretation highlighting critical criteria
•    Can create training documentation, explain/teach, and verify TM retention
•    Ability to truly problem solve identifying root cause and sustainable solutions
•    Ability to analyze vehicle and order flows for smoothing opportunities and provide feedback to PPM Specialists.
•    Understanding of the VCCH organization & workflow between organizations: Prod, SCC, Order Mgmt, and Shop Engineering.

Process Analyst Specific Skills Applied in Daily Work: 
•    Fact gathering/data collection to support specialist with decision making (delayed body, downtime, coordination for decision making on plant conditions)
•    Support visual management of production status through key daily reports and analysis for risks
•    Submission, tracking, and follow up on open tickets for IT related issues 
•    Monitoring of dashboards and Tclient to ensure clear communication between shops control room with a goal of zero interruption to production OA
•    Data entry and verification for all Volvo reporting tools
•    Ability to create & summarize activity to communicate status of area / clearly provide data on areas that need support in a timely manner
•    High Hurts (safety, quality, operational availability) identification & prioritization           
•    Leading cross functional teams, i.e. Engineering and production   
•    Ability to produce transparent documentation 
•    Ability to proficiently operate computer systems (commercial applications and Volvo applications)

Systems Skills Preferred:
•    Microsoft Office – Advanced
•    BMS (researching best practices, VCMS)
•    CHIMAS (Parts Inventory Research)
•    CMP
•    Container Tool
•    TClient
•    VIRA (system usage and quality of information entered)
•    ATACQ (Data gathering and analysis)           
•    SharePoint      
•    Power BI   
•    Ability to go and see A, B, and C shops (climbing stairs, walking, etc)

Soft Skills to be Successful in this role:
•    Punctual
•    Team Player 
•    Can tell a clear story to drive the correct decisions
•    Experience leading teams 
•    Cooperative with others of all diverse backgrounds/personalities
•    Drive to Meet Deadlines and communicate status in a timely manner
•    Escalation Process (using facts and figures @ right time)
•    Curious towards being the best
•    Flexible to Change/Agile Environment
•    Interpersonal Skills (can drive action w/out authority based on logic & collaboration)
•    Global network for benchmarking/information gathering       
•    Public Speaking (internal team based)
 
Minimum Qualifications:
•    High School Diploma/GED
•    1 Year Volvo Experience
•    No Written Corrective actions or above in last 12 months
•    Microsoft Office (Excel, PP, Word) & MS Teams
•    Must meet physical requirements such as lifting and moving up to 33lbs., standing for extended periods, bending, squatting or kneeling
•    Must be able to travel up to 4 weeks overseas and work OT (daily, weekends, off shifts) based on project activity needs.

Other Duties:
This position may be required to work other shifts once VCCH implements additional shifts.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
 

Volvo Car is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.