Logistics Engineer, (VCK)

Be a part of the electric future of Volvo Cars

It’s crystal clear: the actions we take in the next few years will significantly impact our future. We’re committed to transforming the automotive industry and leading in electrification. To make sure we deliver on our big plans, we’ll need to expand our current manufacturing footprint. That’s why we’ve decided to open a new state-of-the-art electric only car factory – and this time we’re expanding in Kosice, Slovakia. 

The new plant will only use climate neutral energy and be designed to be a leader in sustainable and efficient premium electric car production. We will optimize layout and logistics flow to achieve the highest global standards in energy and environmental efficiency.

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of building something completely new, setting a new standard for Volvo manufacturing. Jump in and join the ride!

Who will you report to?
The main reporting line leads to Plant Supply Chain Engineering Manager.

What will you do?

• Being responsible for early involvement in project research and providing professional solutions;
• Drive and implement packaging improvements according to VCMS and Line Back Principles; 
• Logistic function area layout design, with less driven distance and less touch in the process; 
• Engineer and optimize the material flow and information flow from end to end; 
• Logistics space, tooling, equipment, industrial vehicle, manning calculations;
• Engineer the logistics operation route and resource design, including new project program launch; 
• Design and engineer the material facade module and pull system, capacity balance, production, and supply chain flow balance; 
• Build the standard of logistic operation including physical flow process and information flow process; 
• OIS doc. delivery based on standard logistic flow setup; 
• Build up logistic digital system operation and deviation handle. 

What will you bring?

• Lean logistic knowledge with value stream mapping ability from supplier to a production line and an optimal flow set-up; 
• Strong SCM network mindset for building high-efficiency flow, engineering the information flow & material flow; 
• Knowledge of flow design (P&S-lane/JIS/SPS/SEQ); 
• 3D/2D (AutoCAD) software skills; 
• Fluent in English, written and spoken as well as the Slovak language; 
• Analytic and engineering data reporting skills.

How to apply?

Does this sound like your next challenge? Are you eager to join us? Then apply via the link in the advert with an attached CV in English. Please keep in mind that we recruit continuously for different shops. Due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via e-mail.

Gross monthly salary for this position starts from 1.850 EUR.

* The salary amount represents the minimum guaranteed amount of the basic salary component applicable to the job. Final salary is negotiable and will be adjusted in accordance with seniority level and previous experience of candidate.

Additional benefits:

• 13th salary;
• Annual Volvo Bonus depending on performance and company's financial results;
• Contribution for Supplementary Pension Savings (lll. Pillar);
• Employee Share Matching Program;
• Cafeteria Benefit Program;
• Contribution for meals exceeding legal requirements;
• Compensation for dioptric glasses & contact lenses beyond the legal requirements;
• Life insurance for cases of loss of life, disability, work injury.

Please be aware that the local format of e-mail addresses (on domains such as centrum.sk or post.sk) may cause problems during registration when the one-time password for authentication is not delivered. Therefore, if possible, or if such a problem should occur for you, we recommend using a different e-mail address on a more widely used domain (e.g. gmail, hotmail, yahoo, etc.) for registration.

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 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, so you can reach your fullest potential.
 
And it’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. We have five fully electric cars already on the market, and five more on the way. Our fully-electric and plug-in hybrid cars combined make up almost 50 per cent of our sales. So come and join us in shaping the future of mobility. There’s never been a more rewarding time to play your part in our inspiring and creative teams!

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