Manager-Production Machining

What You Will Do

• Ensure a safe work environment and behaviors for all team members using a methodical approach to risk identification, mitigation and competence development
• Inspire your team to work together to reach set safety, quality, delivery and financial targets by leading and coaching your production team
• Deliver the agreed and committed overall objectives for the production area of responsibility
• Leverage production and performance data to make informed decisions that drive efficiency, improve quality, and reduce downtime
• Inspire and influence through a communicative leadership style with your team and cross-functional
• Demonstrate and coach to Volvo’s Values (Customer Success, Trust, Passion, Change, Performance) and Code of Conduct
• Assess performance, competencies, and flexibility of employees within the department and initiate appropriate training, counselling, or corrective action to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the employees
• Anticipate and react to any issues that could affect performance. Secure problems are reported, root causes identified and appropriate actions plans implemented
• Initiate and follow up on improvement projects
• Maintain accurate time and attendance records for all departmental employees; initiate and record corrective actions to address attendance issues
• Understand and apply the principles of lean manufacturing. Lead and coach the techniques and methodologies of the Volvo Production System (VPS)

About the Role

As the Production Manager, you will hold an important role in the Hagerstown Plant Organization. You will report directly to a second line managerial level referred to as an Area Manager. You will support the long term success of the Volvo Group and Hagerstown by providing leadership. In addition, you will be supporting the short and mid-term activities for your function and the plant to meet production objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure a safe work environment and behaviors for all team members
• Lead and coach your production team to achieve set safety, quality, delivery and financial targets
• Ensure the delivery of agreed and committed overall objectives for the production area of responsibility
• Leverage production and performance data to make informed decisions that drive efficiency, improve quality, and reduce downtime
• Communicate and inspire your team through a communicative leadership style
• Coach and train employees to optimize their efficiency and effectiveness
• Identify and address issues that could affect performance, and implement appropriate actions plans
• Apply the principles of lean manufacturing and lead the techniques and methodologies of the Volvo Production System (VPS)
• Maintain accurate time and attendance records for all departmental employees and initiate corrective actions to address attendance issues

Requirements

You will be responsible for safety, quality, delivery, continuous improvement, environment, people development and cost of the production process as well as cascading and involving your team members in the business objectives.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in production management, lean manufacturing, or similar roles. Experience in the automotive industry is preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience with lean manufacturing and the Volvo Production System (VPS)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of collective bargaining unit agreements and ability to collaborate with union officials

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance. Generous paid time off. Competitive matching retirement savings plans. A focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University. Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

Pay

The base pay for this position is set at $96,000 - $118,500 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

Schedule

Full-time position. Hours may vary based on production needs.