Production Supervisor (Associate Professional / Supervisor)

Volvo Car Corporation • SC

124d

About The Position

At Volvo Cars, we recognize our leaders for creating clarity, demonstrating courage and empowering teams. Our Production Supervisors create clarity by leading and inspiring people through clear vision and the alignment of organization targets. This role requires a leader who demonstrates courage by taking ownership and acting with integrity and trust. The ideal candidate will also empower their team through accountability, development, and coaching to drive success. As a supervisor, leading by example is essential to inspire and foster a culture of excellence.

Requirements

• 3+ years leadership experience required.
• Paint Shop experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or manufacturing experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Uses 5S as the standard.
• Real Time Management, setup of process and utilization.
• Understands standardized work.
• Ability to coach and train team members.
• Lean manufacturing (TPS experience).
• Andon, purpose and utilization.
• Problem solving experience.
• Continuous improvement mindset and methods.
• Ability to perform audits.
• Strong communication skills, demonstrates ability to effectively resolve conflicts and collaborate across various functions and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high performing team within Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management.
• Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating team members.
• Foster the growth and development of team members to help them reach their full potential.
• Drive the training strategy for your team, ensuring the necessary skill sets and competencies are developed.
• Provide consistent coaching and feedback to cultivate a high-performance culture.
• Ensure and take full ownership of team performance, driving improvements and managing outcomes related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Financials and Environmental (SQDF&E) targets.
• Act as the first responder to your team’s needs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify areas for growth and work with team members to build skills, competencies, and engagement.
• Identify key metrics for Real Time Management and effectively manage and execute strategies.
• Operate and enforce company compliance standards, terms and instructions.
• Lead the team to engage and verify that planned actions are in place and followed to reach team targets.
• Create a motivational environment and recognize team achievements.
• Monitor, coach and train Standardized Work to ensure consistency and quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees