Material Handling Superintendent

Your leadership will make a difference.

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.

Job Summary:  

The purpose of this role is to utilize the Volvo Cars culture in order to build-up and lead the Plant Material Handling team in order to execute In-plant logistic operations and processes as well as ensuring the achievement of required project and business targets timely and financially in coordination and alignment with all effected partners.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Member of the Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) Leadership team.
• Manage, drive and follow-up on the development of the Material Handling team.
• Through effective leadership, ensure the team develops to required competence levels within the organization.
• Assure the function’s deliverables for quality, cost, delivery and improvement.
• Ensure team’s active participation in cross-functional workgroups together with central MP&L.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of systems and processes within Logistics by developing standard work instructions.
• Follow up on personal KPIs and team KPIs by performing the tasks as described above in order to reach the organizational goals and objectives.
• Leading the execution of in-plant logistics flows to support long term production strategy in plant. Implementing and optimization of required logistics concepts in-line with production requirements (timing / cost) with dynamic assumptions.
• Steering of structural, financial and manpower requirements to meet defined processes.
• Adhering to logistics project timelines and resource allocations.
• Lead team in supporting processes (IT, quality, logistics etc.) to ensure alignment of the overall production concept.
• Create proposals and ensure the approval of necessary funding in the management meetings and circles. Ensure that all related budget and investment metrics are met.
• Lead the implementation, maintenance and optimization of in-plant Logistics processes in connection to Volvo standards.
• Responsible for future model launches within Material Handling.
• Coordinate workshop activities through the planning with supervisors to ensure the total logistics objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective method.
• Provides leadership in implementation of 5S programs.
• Provides direction, development and leadership to production supervisors.
• Responsible for performance of activities connected to "Year over Year" efficiencies.
• Ensure the implementation of and adherence to Volvo Car Manufacturing System within the entire area of responsibility.
• Work towards an excellent relationship within the VCCH organization and with other Volvo units worldwide.
• Foster standardized work through QPS and daily coaching activities.

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or 5-8 years of experience in a senior logistics leadership role.
• Minimum 5 years’ of experience in automotive manufacturing industry, in a similar role.
• High school degree or GED required
• Strong leadership skills
• Strategic thinking and goal-oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build a team, confidence and trust at all levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving/analysis skills

Competencies:

• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Self-development: Actively seeking new ways to grow & be challenged using both formal & informal development channels.
• Builds trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Other Duties:

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.