Development team leader

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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 part of a team dedicated to developing and implementing new Lean concepts within the plant, the Continuous Improvement Team Development Leader will coach team representatives, team facilitators, supervisors, and Managers in order to further implement an advanced team concept model that will help drive the Continuous Improvement way of working in all areas of the New River Valley Plant.

The successful candidate in this position will work with all levels inside the plant from the Leadership Team down to the operator on the shop floor.

They will also work within the Volvo Performance System (VPS) networks to study and reinforce Lean concepts at the local and regional level.

International Travel is required.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and implement team deployment procedures / written documents
• Coach Team Representatives, Team Facilitators, Supervisors, and Managers on what their role is within the advanced team way of working (shop floor management)
• Train and coach Directors, Managers, and Supervisors in their roles to develop and support a Continuous Improvement culture that encourages all employees to identify, solve problems and eliminate wastes
• Responsible for developing all aspects of shop floor management
• Coaching and promoting cross function engagement all level in organization (E2E Alignment)
• Formulated Safety & Environment culture
• Flow Thinking. Create maximum value with minimum waste.

Required Competencies

Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services;

acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect

Integrity and Trust : Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished trust in an appropriate and helpful manner;

keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him / herself for personal gain

• Perseverance : Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks
• Self-Development : Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him / herself; understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches;

works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits

• Directing Others : Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately;
• lays out work in well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people;

is a clear communicator.

Perseverance : Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or similar
• Five (5) years of Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment with educational requirements; preferably in automotive or trucking
• Eight (8) years of Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment without educational requirements; preferably in automotive or trucking
• Education in safety, production, supply chain, logistics, lean, engineering, project management, or equivalent
• Proficient in Lean tools and concepts or six sigma
• Proactive coaching and change management skills with a strong drive to improve
• Demonstrated experience and success in application of Continuous Improvement philosophies, tools, and techniques
• Demonstrated success in assisting in problem solving projects and initiatives, ability to manage multiple priorities, a focus on action
• Solid communication capabilities and practices, both oral and written
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Power BI
• Fluent in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the English language

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Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination.

We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

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

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible.

We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions.

Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions.

We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation.

As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation.

We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?

Last updated : 2024-05-08