Ready to inspire change?
Do you step forward when opportunity arises? What can you see that others don’t, in those around you? We’re on the lookout for inspirational managers who want to bring out the best in their people. If you can inspire a team and guide people towards growth, this is your chance. The world of mobility is changing. Come and make your mark.
Let's introduce ourselves
Volvo Cars is on an ambitious journey when it comes to electrification, aiming for 50% of global sales to be electrified by 2025 and with the first pure electrified cars being introduced during 2020. To ensure we can achieve and sustain a strong position in the market as an electrified OEM, it is critical to have a solid set up for how to handle aftermarket challenges. Volvo Cars Service Business will therefore implement Battery Centers in each region to secure battery pack replacement supply for the aftermarket as well as fulfilling Volvo Cars strategy for electric vehicle batteries post 1st life. Our department Battery Life Cycle Services’ purpose is that we deliver circular, cost efficient and responsible battery lifecycle services. The Battery Center will manage storage, analyze and repair/remanufacture as well as build BEV and PHEV battery packs.
What you'll do
We are looking for a Battery Center Production Manager that will lead our Battery Center in Gothenburg (Torslanda).
You will have production, people and workplace responsibility for a team of blue collar technicians and logistic staff.
Within Battery Center production and logistics, your responsibilities will be:
- Producing batteries according to a defined production plan.
- Ensure deliveries according to parts and warranty orders Manning & Recruitment.
- Health and Safety responsibility for the people and site.
- Ensuring correct skills and development plan the team.
- Contact person for quality within Battery Center Gothenburg.
- Business & Investment plan, investments and purchasing for tooling and equipment.
- Implement and maintain Lean principles.
- Support team leader in daily planning of operations.
- Support Global Planning & Quality lead.
What you'll bring
To be successful in this role, you have experience from leading a manufacturing unit or workshop unit. You have experience of leading blue collar teams and achieving production targets. You have experience from implementing and maintaining lean principles in an operation.
You have experience from working in a structured way with continuous improvements and team involvement. You are a humble and straight forward leader who is good at creating clarity towards your team. It is easy for you to build trust with team members and stakeholders, you value good collaboration but can also take necessary discussions. You have experience from establishing clear targets and follow-up on targets in a successful way.
Experience from Battery technology and repair is a merit.
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Please submit your application through our career page. Due to GDPR regulations, we’re unable to store or consider applications from other platforms. Make sure to submit your application in English.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to Recruiter, Pedram Yousefi at pedram.yousefi@volvocars.com. For specific questions about the position, please reach out to Hiring Manager, Kajsa Torring at kajsa.torring@volvocars.com
Once your application is successfully submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Applications are open until 12th of January 2025. We’re excited to get to know you!
Volvo Cars – driving change together
Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment. Today, we’re one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, so you can reach your fullest potential.
And it’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. We have five fully electric cars already on the market, and five more on the way. Our fully-electric and plug-in hybrid cars combined make up almost 50 per cent of our sales. So come and join us in shaping the future of mobility. There’s never been a more rewarding time to play your part in our inspiring and creative teams!
