Position Description
The biggest technology shift in decades has just started and for the production plant in Köping this will be an exciting journey. The plant in Köping is the transmission center within the Volvo Group Trucks Operations, Powertrain Production. Our plant is the “Center of Excellence” within the area of transmission solutions and today we are 1750 employees.
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Volvo GTO in Köping is looking for a Focus Area Specialist for the area of Workplace Organization (WPO). To be able to achieve our goal of becoming the best transmission factory in the world, we need world-class employees. In the area of Engineering Technologies, there are approximately 15 specialists within different areas. We are now looking for our next team member who is eager to join the Volvo Group continuous journey.
Main areas of responsibility
WPO is a way of working to develop and improve highly efficient and productive workplaces by following a seven steps method. WPO is one of our 13 Focus Areas within in Volvo Production System. As a Focus Area Specialist for WPO you will be responsible for leading and developing WPO related activities at site by leading projects. As a Focus Area Specialists, you are responsible:
- for the development, training and coaching of the organization to secure progress on the WPO activities
- to identify and enable sharing of good practices within the site as a way to grow competence of the organization
- to secure and explain function and VPS alignment in terms of method, tools, directives.
- to lead a network and define priority, recommend mitigation actions, change and improvements as a way to secure the success on the WPO implementation
- Define and develop relevant KPI’s and PI’s for the organization
- Continuously develop the logic tools and methods
Personal profile and qualifications
A suitable candidate for the role as Focus Area Specialists has a structure way of working and always puts the customer in focus. The perfect candidate also has an ability to cooperate and lead projects. We put high value in personal characteristics such as analytical abilities, has high ambitions and always strives to deliver according to time plan.
For this position, we see that you have the following qualifications and skills:
- Academic background within the area of technology engineering and a strong technical interest
- Experience within Volvo Production System
- Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in both Swedish and English
- Good leadership abilities
Within the Volvo Group we value diversity and equality, this is an important key for development.
Does this sound interesting?
For more information please contact recruiting manager Robby Kloos, Department manager +46221 414356 or Emelie Skälhammar, HR Business Partner +46221 414505. Selection of candidates will occur during the recruitment time, so do not wait with your application. We hope you feel strongly motivated for this job, we look forward to receive your application as soon as possible but no later than 20:th of August. Welcome aboard!
Union Contacts
Unionen, Mats Bergdahl, 0221- 45 78 41
Akademikerna, Andreas Myrelid, 0221- 41 45 51
Ledarna, Jan-Olof Danielsson, 0221-45 77 12
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Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site.
About us
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.
A new era is here. Technologies such as big data, automation and artificial intelligence are changing the way we look at manufacturing and logistics. Volvo Group Trucks Operations is the organization responsible for truck manufacturing and logistics within the Volvo Group and is shaping future industries.
Volvo Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s engines and transmissions as well as the production of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks. The organization is also responsible for spare parts supplies to the Group’s customers and for designing, operating and optimizing logistics and supply chains for all brands. Together, Volvo Group Trucks Operations represents 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global industrial footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, in which continuous improvement is the foundation. Join our teams as well!
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