Local Area Leader

Can you engineer a brither tomorrow?

It’s crystal clear: the actions we take in the next few years will significantly impact our future. At Volvo Cars, we embrace change. We’re committed to transforming the automotive industry and leading in electrification. For this, we’re seeking out more creative minds to shape that future. Don’t miss this opportunity to create your tomorrow.

What you’ll do

• Responsible for securing all ME PC Industrialization deliveries for the area.
• Lead and guide team members. Give direction where needed.
• Synchronize and collaborate with Global Area Leaders and Local Area Leaders in all sites.
• Responsible for update status to Local Program Manager.
• Identify potential risks and problems, evaluate consequences. Give solution proposals and escalate if needed with support from equipment engineers.
• Working towards closing the gap to the Vision layout.
• Responsible for lean process design and process flow.
• Main contact person to contractor.
• Coordinate with IDP for supplier technical evaluation (MSA).
• Responsible for RFQ.
• Prepare area input to integration event #3 and #4.
• Secure planning, both short and long range.
• Responsible for area budget.
• Responsible for lessons learned management.
• Coordinate commissioning and installation activities.
• Commissioning and issue list follow-up (eg contractor issue list).
• Responsible for handing over equipment to end user.

What you’ll bring

• This position is for you with previous experience from manufacturing engineering and process development. You are target-oriented person with an open-minded attitude.
• You have high interest for plant process development as well as global and strategic mindset. Thanks to your communication skills you have the ability to create good and trustful relationships.
• You have a holistic perspective and a good understanding of what compromises to make.
• University degree within production or similar.
• Knowledge about 6 Sigma and Lean Production.
• Experience in process design and process development (station/line level).
• Leadership skill and experience.
• Fluency in English is required, both written and spoken.

Want to know more? We hope so

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Volvo Cars - Driving change together​

Volvo Cars’ success is the outcome of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, allowing you to reach your fullest potential.​ 

By 2025, we aim to sell 1.2 million cars annually, with 50 per cent being electric cars and sold directly to customers mainly through digital channels. Make sure you’re in the front seat on this exciting journey as we pioneer the driving and electrification technologies of the future.