Industrial Engineer (Associate Professional / Supervisor)

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

The MP&L Supervisor is responsible for supervising team leaders and team members in a manufacturing environment for the safe unload, receipt and delivery of production materials. This position plans and assigns work, secures safe work environment, implements policies and procedures, recommends improvement in business process and flows, receiving and delivery methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.  

What you will do

•  Understands the safety policies approved by VCCH and secures the implementation and application of policies.  Supports working safely with auditing current processes and making recommendations and taking appropriate actions to secure a safe work environment and deliver safety improvements.  Follows requirements for accident/ injury reporting.
• Understands key environmental aspects of the area and actively manages, controls, reports issues.  
• Ensure effective employee relations, provide employee coaching, development, direction.  Lead decisions and resolve employment issues through problem resolution.  Request support or escalate as required. 
• Actively develops Team Leaders in BIB, Standard Work, 5S, RTM, QPS, problem solving to develop and secure the highest level performance of the team.  
• Provides coaching and training for Team Members in their respective roles to perform at the highest level.  Actively audits team member’s performance for adherence to standard work and written job standards.
• Balance safety, quality, productivity, cost and morale to achieve department and plant KPIs in all areas.  Analyze performance and report according to the defined schedule.   
• Understand the vision state.  Learn, lead/participate in the lean transformation of Logistics.  Gain flow knowledge and recommend/implement key lean principles to improve MP&L performance. 
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provide regular progress reports to manager, provide leadership to team, perform accident investigation and submit appropriate reports.
• Track employee performance for key employment matters – attendance, performance, policy adherence.  Respond accordingly to any deficiencies.
• Manage departmental priorities, including defined QDFIPS. Perform RTM for responsible area and display in area for transparent and real time management of daily deliverables.  
• Maintain proper inventory levels.  Investigate, resolve and report issues impacting inventory accuracy and/or the proper movement of materials.  
• Communicate and role model the Volvo Cars’ values and company philosophy.
• Be responsible for the planning and implementation of Volvo Car Manufacturing System for team and work areas.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years of experience in a Logistics environment, in a previous leadership position.
• Must be able to legally work in the US without sponsorship.
• Strong attention to detail and capable of data collection and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.   
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Availability to work any shift (weekends, holidays and overtime).
• The ability to read, interpret and write manufacturing specifications or work instructions.

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