What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Paint Shop position at Volvo Cars AB?
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The Paint Shop Director will lead and coordinate the production within the shop to reach the respective targets within the different areas. You will be part of the VCCH Management Team and report to the Plant Manager – VCCH. You will enforce the Volvo Cars’ culture.
What you'll do
- Organize and prioritize activities within production with the purpose to produce and deliver products according to specifications using the correct resources of material, equipment and staff. This applies also to the future models and running changes.
- Take responsibility for establishing working methods in order to ensure that the products/processes fulfill the demands for Quality, Delivery, Cost, Environment and Safety.
- Deliver set objectives in accordance with the plant’s VCMS-scorecard.
- Participate and contribute to VCCH Personnel Development Committee, (which includes succession planning, performance management process and personnel development).
- Actively participate/contribute within all areas of responsibility.
- Responsible for the daily production results.
- Responsible for performance of activities connected to "Year over Year" efficiencies.
- Ensure that the work environment is safe and safety rules are respected.
- Train and develop the organization to reach and maintain the highest level of competencies.
- Ensure the implementation of and adherence to VCMS within the entire shop.
- Produce and deliver products according to specifications using continuous improvement tools, such as 6-sigma, and with the authority to implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Work towards an excellent relationship within the VCCH shops and with other Volvo units worldwide.
- Work towards a lean organization.
- Foster standardized work through QPS and daily coaching activities.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or 8-10 years of experience in a senior leadership role
- At least 5 years’ of experience in automotive manufacturing industry, in a similar role.
- 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
- 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.
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.
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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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