About this role
We seek a Plant Manager who can organize, motivate, lead and, most importantly, transfer our vision into day-to-day activities. Implementing the vision of Umeå Plant requires a sound knowledge of production and extensive practice of lean manufacturing (as Volvo Production System) and being an inspiring VPS coach to the managers and all the employees in the plant. With a real talent for cultural integration, and business analyses the VP Umeå Plant Operations hold a University/Master’s Degree or equivalent, and is able to demonstrate successful managerial, organizational, monitoring & review, and interpersonal & team building skills, as well as plant related manufacturing assembly processes knowledge in a lean manufacturing context. Demonstrating a high and solid level in each of the Volvo Group Leadership competencies for the leading business level, the VP Umeå Plant will be an inspiring and inclusive leader as well as an active team worker. Key success factors The ability to drive exhaustive change management Through inspirational leadership engage our colleagues in the organization Communicate challenges and support the organization Manage manning in a flexible way with regard to both number of employees and competencies Secure competence development within the plant Drive continuous improvements through VPS Capability of driving implementation of local, regional and global initiatives Lead according to the Volvo Values and Code of Conduct Ability to manage Labour Relations in a proactive and sound way Proficiency in the English language is required Vice President, Umeå plant Operations, GTO Europe & Brazil Manufacturing (E&BM) Group Trucks Operations is the entity within the Volvo Group responsible for Global Truck manufacturing, including Cab & Vehicle Assembly, Engine Production, Logistics Services, Parts Distribution and Remanufacturing. Group Trucks Operations manufacture state-of-the-art products for the world class brands of the Volvo Group. Our global industrial footprint offers an opportunity to an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement and productivity improvement is driven through Volvo Production System. Our leadership is based on energy, passion and respect for the individual. Together, Group Trucks Operations organize almost 35,000 employees at 70 larger or smaller units on 6 continents. GTO E&BM is responsible for manufacturing and assembly of cabs, complete trucks and knock-down (KD) kits for the Volvo and Renault in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Our task is to supply the markets with the right number of trucks in a quality-assured process, at the right time and at the lowest possible cost. GTO E&BM has production at 7 plants the plants are located in Göteborg and Umeå in Sweden, Ghent in Belgium, Bourg and Blainville in France, Curitiba in Brazil and Kaluga in Russia. The Vice President, Umeå plant operations will lead the Umeå plant which is situated in Sweden and have production of cabs for Volvo Trucks. Currently we are having approximately 1500 colleagues. Main Responsibilities Provide on-site leadership, motivation and direction through teamwork and communication at all levels; ensure the compliance with company and local policies, regulations and values Act as a worthy Volvo representative towards customers, suppliers and local authorities Apply business acumen and take the full responsibility for the complete chain of business result Manage production planning and capacity of the plant in full cooperation with the relevant GTO E&BM or GTO staff functions By implementing Lean practices(VPS) deliver sustainable results on safety, quality, delivery at lowest cost with minimum inventories Participate actively in the management team of GTO E&BM For further information please contact Jens Holtinger, SVP Europe & Brazil Manufacturing: +46 31 3225019 Johan Andersson, VP HR Europe & Brazil Manufacturing: +46 31 3225244 The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus and Volvo Penta. Volvo Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s engines and transmissions, as well as all production of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks. The organization is responsible for spare parts supplies to the Group´s customers as well as for designing, operating and optimizing logistics and supply chain for all brands, production facilities and distribution centers where the Volvo Group operates. In Volvo Group Trucks Operations you will be part of a diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.