Manager - Production I - Off Shift

AB Volvo; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Safe Work Environment

Professional Development

Work-Life Programs

Job summary

AB Volvo, part of Volvo Group, seeks a production leader for our Hagerstown facility to drive assembly performance, safety, and VPS adoption. You will coach a production team, ensure targets on safety, quality, delivery, and costs, and foster a knowledge-driven organization.

Strong leadership, communication, and change-management skills are essential. The role focuses on developing people, managing cross-functional relations, and delivering operational improvements within a large industrial

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher with supervision experience in manufacturing.
• Five years of supervision experience OR seven years combined education and supervision in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage your Assembly organization against safety, quality, delivery and financial targets by leading and coaching your production team
• Ensure a safe work environment and behaviors for all team members using a methodical approach to risk identification, mitigation and competence development
• Continue the implementation of VPS with standardized ways of working and organizational development
• Full accountability and ownership of your team’s development, UAW relations, project follow up, midterm road map, and policy deployment from plant to operator level.
• Inspire and influence through a communicative leadership style with two-way communication and high employee engagement.
• Ensure all employees understand responsibilities and contribute to the total result, with recognition for performance
• Develop industrial workforce to secure competence
• Assess performance and training needs to optimize efficiency

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Teamwork

Emotional intelligence

VPS knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Volvo Production System (VPS)

Job description

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Location:Hagerstown, MD, US, 21742

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Want to learn more about Hagerstown We are the Heart.We develop and produce heavy-duty diesel engines, transmissions, and axles for Volvo Group Brands.In operation since 1961, we are a proud supportive member of the community of Washington County and its surrounding areas.

• Manage your Assembly organization against setting safety, quality, delivery and financial targets by leading and coaching your production team
• Ensure a safe work environment and behaviors for all team members using a methodical approach to risk identification, mitigation and competence development
• Continue the implementation of Volvo Production System (VPS), which means to implement standardized ways of working, develop the organization and achieve contribution from all employees
• Full accountability and ownership of your team’s development, UAW relations, project follow up, midterm road map (0-1 year) and policy deployment from plant to operator level.
• Inspire and influence through a communicative leadership style with your team and cross functional groups, with 2-way communication and high employee engagement.
• Ensure all employees are aware of theirresponsibilities, how they contribute to the total result and that they are recognized for performance
• Develop industrial workforce to secure competence
• Assess performance, competencies, and flexibility of employees within the department and initiate appropriate training, counselling, or corrective action to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the employees

Who are you?

• We are looking for a goal-oriented leader with a strong drive to deliver and have the ability to continually develop and improve the organization and its employees.
• Excellent communication skills, including working with cross functional teams, are essential to be able to build networks and create trusting relationships.
• You believe in building a knowledge-based organization with a strong teamwork as a foundation.
• The ideal candidate for this position has an associate’s degree in a relevant field and five (5) years’ supervision experience in a manufacturing environment OR seven years minimum combined education and supervision experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Courage- Leaders who lead with courage
• Communication- Leaders who communicate with their team and cross functional team
• Priority Setting- Leaders who make right decision with the right priorities for the business
• Emotional Intelligence- Leaders who practice self-awareness, flexibility, and have the drive to develop others
• Teamwork- Leaders who focus on teamwork, both with their own team and cross functional teams
• Change Management- Leaders who remain stable in change and help their teams navigate change well
• VPS- Leaders who understand why we do VPS and work well with the concepts

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits.

Ready for the next move?

For this position, the base pay is set at $96,000- $118,500 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Who we are and what we believe in We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Category: Production

Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.