Manager - Production I | Off Shift

Volvo Group•Hagerstown, MD

8d•$96,000 - $118,500

About The Position

The Manager – Production I leads an Assembly organization at Volvo Group’s Hagerstown operation, which develops and produces heavy-duty diesel engines, transmissions, and axles for Volvo Group brands. The role is accountable for building a safe, engaged, and high-performing team and achieving safety, quality, delivery, and financial objectives. The manager leads in a UAW-represented manufacturing environment and works to develop employees, strengthen standardized work, and support continuous improvement through the Volvo Production System (VPS).

Requirements

Associate degree in a relevant field and at least five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; or at least seven years of combined relevant education and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop production or manufacturing teams.
Experience working in a UAW or similar union-represented manufacturing environment.
Ability to develop productive relationships with UAW representatives and employees.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience driving safety, quality, delivery, and operational performance.
Understanding of continuous improvement principles and standardized ways of working.
Critical competencies include courage, communication, priority setting, emotional intelligence, teamwork, change management, and understanding and application of Volvo Production System principles.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the production team to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and financial objectives.
Ensure a safe work environment and promote safe behaviors through risk identification, mitigation, and competence development.
Continue implementing the Volvo Production System by strengthening standardized ways of working, developing the organization, and encouraging contributions from employees.
Take accountability for team development, UAW relations, project follow-up, the 0–1 year mid-term roadmap, and policy deployment from the plant to the operator level.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with UAW representatives and employees.
Promote two-way communication, teamwork, and employee engagement through an open and communicative leadership style.
Ensure employees understand their responsibilities, their contribution to business results, and how strong performance is recognized.
Develop the industrial workforce and maintain competencies needed for current and future operational needs.
Assess employee performance, competencies, and workforce flexibility; initiate appropriate training, coaching, counseling, or corrective action.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on operational priorities, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.