Manager, Regional Distribution Center

Volvo Group • Elkridge, MD

2d • $148,227 - $196,200 • 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. Openings available for Manager, Regional Distribution Center at Volvo Group North America, LLC in Elkridge, Maryland.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field.
• 5 years of experience working in warehousing or logistics operations.
• 5 years of experience in using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and technology.
• 5 years of experience in performing inventory control and management.
• 5 years of experience in performing budget management and cost control.
• 5 years of experience in managing and building teams.
• 5 years of experience in managing hiring processes.
• 5 years of experience in using LEAN Leadership (VPS).

Responsibilities

• Manage all KPIs across the distribution center with clear strategies for meeting or exceeding current targets.
• Develop key processes to ensure the operation reaches a high level of autonomy.
• Implement the Volvo Production System (VPS) as the guiding principle for all RDC activities.
• Develop strong collaboration through regular communication: daily team meetings, weekly management meetings, monthly town halls, etc.
• Foster employee engagement through collaborative efforts, idea generation, and continuous improvement activities as measured by the annual employee engagement survey.
• Use existing data and reports to identify improvement opportunities.
• Foster a “data driven” mindset across the leadership team.
• Engage in performance management and career development dialogue with your team.
• Actively participate in the recruitment and hiring process, to ensure staffing levels are maintained with quality talent.
• Leverage best practices from other Volvo sites.
• Maintain compliance with company policy/procedures as required.
• Support other related projects or assignments as directed by the NA Director.
• Be a local change agent, pushing to continuously challenge the status quo, and find new ways to achieve SML NA business strategies.

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