What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body Shop Superintendent position at Volvo Car Corporation?
Let's introduce ourselves
The Production Superintendent will lead and direct supervisors and manage all operations within their area of responsibility. Plans, directs, and coordinates the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
The Production Superintendent will be a part of the Shop Management Team and will enforce the Volvo Cars' culture.
What you'll do
- Lead, direct and manage operations within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Coach people and support / provide Supervisors and teams with the prerequisites required to achieve priorities and targets.
- Full production system utilization and optimization within area of responsibility.
- Priority management based on Real Time Management.
- Plans department activities, implements company initiatives, handles people management and escalated people issues within his / her area.
- Coach, trains and develops people.
- Responsible for future model launches in their area of responsibility.
- Early involvement in projects : consisting of new model, introduction of additional shifts, plant expansions, new equipment, new techniques, etc.
- Develop and control cost, quality, delivery and safety objectives.
- Review man-hours, cost, performance and ratio plans with supervisors, in order to reach the set targets.
- Reviews continuous improvement proposals and internal abnormality investigation and provide resources to implement countermeasures.
- Provide supervisors with necessary infrastructure and empowerment to achieve business goals.
- Responsible for the daily production results within area of responsibility.
- Responsible for performance of activities connected to "Year over Year" efficiency improvements.
- Ensure the implementation of and adherence to Volvo Car Manufacturing System within the entire area of responsibility.
- Produce and deliver products according to specifications using continuous improvement tools and with the authority to implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Work towards an excellent relationship within the area of responsibility and with other Volvo units worldwide.
- Work towards a lean organization.
- Foster standardized work through Quality Process System and daily coaching activities.
What you'll bring
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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
Let's talk benefits
Join Volvo Cars and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed with you in mind. Our programs offer choice, flexibility, and exceptional value, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and a wellness program with discounts and gifts, most of which start on day one of employment. You'll also have access to voluntary benefits and a robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members can lease a new Volvo at discounted rates through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP). At Volvo Cars, our benefits extend beyond the workplace to enhance your life and support your family.
Volvo Car is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
