Maintenance Supervisor (Production Manufacturing)

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At Volvo Cars, we’re on an exciting journey to shape the future of mobility. We’re building direct relationships with customers, and aim to be a leader in new technology. It’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. Join us and become a part of our vision for the future – a future that's both exciting and a catalyst for positive change.

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What We Are Looking For:

Volvo Cars is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor (Production Support) for its Ridgeville, South Carolina facility, located in the Charleston metropolitan area.

This role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and development of the maintenance team. The Maintenance Supervisor will lead efforts to ensure equipment operates efficiently, prioritizing tasks based on equipment status and direction from the Maintenance Superintendent. A key focus of this position is driving continuous improvement across maintenance processes and systems.

What you'll do

A Day in the Life of: 

•    Participate in the execution of the technical maintenance functions and maintenance technical management in order to optimize the availability and cost control of the production assets, according the VCMS principle of Value Driven Maintenance
•    Ensure your team clearly understand the company direction and their role in supporting this through effective usage of the Policy Deployment process (includes mission, vision, strategy, targets, rules and regulations).
•    Be responsible for developing and running the Performance Management System for your team including preparation of performance reports and team boards.
•    Continuously develop the competence of your team through training, on-the-job coaching and 1 to 1 development. You are the principle coach for your team and you must provide timely feedback on improvement areas.
•    Provide your team a safe, reliable and well-organized workplace and secure that the relevant laws, regulations and procedures are followed by all team members.
•    Develop, maintain and improve standards within your area to remove variability and thus create stability for you and your team, providing greater opportunity to achieve targets.
•    Consistently use the visualization standards in order to provide transparency on performance and challenges in your area.
•    Build your team’s Lean capability in order to understand their process and what good process performance looks like in your area.
•    Work proactively with a cross-functional team in order to understand the impact from you to others in the production flow, continually focusing on reducing bottlenecks, minimizing losses in order to maintain a high level of stability, flow and as a result cost control.

What you'll bring

Minimal Requirements: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
•    5+ years’ experience in a maintenance engineering role
•    Supervisory experience
•    5S/Lean experience
•    Automotive experience preferred
•    Safety and quality focused

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Let's talk benefits

Join Volvo Cars and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed with you in mind. Our programs offer choice, flexibility, and exceptional value, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and a wellness program with discounts and gifts, most of which start on day one of employment. You'll also have access to voluntary benefits and a robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents.

Additionally, employees and their eligible family members can lease a new Volvo at discounted rates through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP). At Volvo Cars, our benefits extend beyond the workplace to enhance your life and support your family.
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