Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure 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. 

What you will do

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will hold an important role in the Kings Mountain Operations facility. You will report directly to the Maintenance Manager. You will support the long term success of the Volvo Group and KMO by providing leadership. In addition, you will be supporting the short and mid-term activities for your function and the plant to meet maintenance  objectives. You will be responsible for safety, quality, delivery, continuous improvement, environment, people development and cost of the maintenance  process as well as cascading and involving your team members in the business objectives

Main activities and responsibilities for these roles

Manage your Maintenance organization against set safety, quality, delivery and financial targets by leading and coaching your maintenance team. Continue the implementation of Volvo Production System (VPS), which means to implement standardized ways of working, develop the organization, and achieve contribution from all employees Full accountability and ownership of your team’s development, employee relations, project follow up, midterm road map (0-1 year) and policy deployment from plant to operator level.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Safety:

Ensure a safe work environment and behaviors for all team members using a methodical approach to risk identification, mitigation and competence development

 
Leadership:

Inspire your team to work together to reach set safety, quality, delivery and financial targets by leading and coaching your maintenance team. Deliver the agreed and committed overall objectives for the maintenance area of responsibility Strong drive to deliver and have the ability to continually develop and improve the organization and your team members Build autonomous teams, work with cross-functional networks and create trusting relationships Participate in the development of departmental objectives and targets. Ensure that the maintenance area objective(s) is clearly formulated and motivated to achieve the Group Trucks Operations Hagerstown business objectives and strategy. Ensure the availability of skilled resources and create a motivating environment to consistently improve upon the performance of the department and readily adapt to evolving demands

 
Communication:

Inspire and influence through a communicative leadership style with your team and cross functional groups, with 2 way communication and high employee engagement. Ensure all employees are aware of their responsibilities, how they contribute to the total result and that they are recognized for performance

 
Behavior:

Demonstrate and coach to Volvo’s Values (Customer Success, Trust, Passion, Change, Performance) and Code of Conduct Be an inspiring/inclusive leader and create a welcoming/diverse work environment Support overall company programs and policies.

 
People Development:

Develop industrial workforce to secure competence Assess performance, competencies, and flexibility of employees within the department and initiate appropriate training, counseling, or corrective action to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the employees.

 

Who are you?

Education and Experience

Associate’s Degree and five (5) years’ management experience in a manufacturing environment OR seven years minimum combined education and leadership experience within a manufacturing environment

 
Preferred Experience

Bachelor’s Degree preferred Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment Knowledge of SAP (payroll/time management system)

 
Necessary technical/functional/language skills

Needs to have a good understanding of the Volvo Group Businesses As all documentation is in English, proficiency in the English language is required. What’s in it for you?

We recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That is why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package.

•    Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
•    401k, With Matching Contributions.
•    Paid Time Off, including 8 paid community volunteering hours per year.
•    Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options.
•    Growth Opportunities.
•    Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance.
•    Free health and wellness programs and resources.

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today! 
 

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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.

 

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 also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. 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?