Manager-Production Machining

Volvo Group • Hagerstown, MD

1d • $96,000 - $118,500 • Onsite

About The Position

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. As the Production Manager, you will hold an important role in the Hagerstown Plant Organization. You will report directly to a second line managerial level referred to as an Area Manager. You will support the long term success of the Volvo Group and Hagerstown by providing leadership. In addition, you will be supporting the short and mid-term activities for your function and the plant to meet production objectives. You will be responsible for safety, quality, delivery, continuous improvement, environment, people development and cost of the production process as well as cascading and involving your team members in the business objectives.

Requirements

• Leadership experience
• Experience in production or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Experience with Volvo Production System (VPS) methodologies
• Ability to assess performance and initiate training or corrective actions
• Understanding of collective bargaining unit agreements
• Strong communication and influencing skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in machining production

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment and behaviors for all team members using a methodical approach to risk identification, mitigation and competence development
• Inspire your team to work together to reach set safety, quality, delivery and financial targets by leading and coaching your production team. Deliver the agreed and committed overall objectives for the production area of responsibility
• Leverage production and performance data to make informed decisions that drive efficiency, improve quality, and reduce downtime
• Inspire and influence through a communicative leadership style with your team and cross functional
• Demonstrate and coach to Volvo’s Values (Customer Success, Trust, Passion, Change, Performance) and Code of Conduct
• 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
• Understand and apply the principles of lean manufacturing. Lead and coach the techniques and methodologies of the Volvo Production System (VPS).
• Anticipate and react to any issues that could affect performance. Secure problems are reported, root causes identified and appropriate actions plans implemented. Initiate and follow up on improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate time and attendance records for all departmental employees; initiate and record corrective actions to address attendance issues
• Understand the collective bargaining unit agreements and collaborate with union officials

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed