Maintenance Manager

Location:

Grover, NC, US, 28086

Position Type: Professional

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

Maintenance Manager

Mission/Purpose of the Job: To manage Maintenance and Maintenance Engineering resources (human, material, intellectual and financial) in order to deliver decided products at agreed targets. Provide leadership and guidance to the Maintenance organization with the goal of meeting overall equipment effectiveness targets using lean manufacturing concepts. Responsible for safety, quality, delivery, and cost of the maintenance process as well as cascading the business plan objectives through all levels of his/her organization. This leadership role is also responsible for fostering a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination, employee engagement, and application of lean theory.

Scope - Managerial position: Manager Operations Maintenance: Responsible for maintenance functions in support of Production at Volvo Group Trucks Operations, Kings Mountain Operations.

Key responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Insure a safe work environment for all employees using a methodical approach to risk identification and mitigation

• Lead through a communicative leadership style, 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

• Develop and execute the vision and direction to lead the maintenance functions

• Create an environment of success with the expectation for continuous learning

• Expert in lean manufacturing methodology and tools including but not limited to Professional Maintenance, Cost Deployment, People Development, Workplace Organization, Value Stream Mapping, Focused Improvement, Continuous Improvement, etc.; responsible for cascading and coaching this knowledge

• Deliver the agreed and committed overall objectives for maintenance including operational budget frame.

• Drive and challenge the maintenance team

• Ensure that maintenance and functions are properly resourced in all respects and have the capacity, commitment and competence to achieve the planned objectives.

• Champion the culture aimed at giving a strong image of the unit and align with AB Volvo values and principles (The Volvo Way, Code of Conduct etc).

• Perpetuate a team based organization. Continually inspire, develop and motivate the people within maintenance.

• Initiate and follow up restructuring and improvement projects.

• Act in close co-operation with other AB Volvo units globally to efficiently develop and deliver services and products with target levels of Safety, Quality, Delivery time and Cost.

• Actively support overall company programs and policies.

• Participate in meetings and Boards, Councils, Committees and Networks upon request of the Kings Mountain Operations leadership.

• Represent maintenance with external stakeholders as required

Key targets and results

Fulfilment of financial and operational KPI’s for maintenance such as:

• Safety - Lost Time Accident Frequency Rate

• Variable Cost per Unit

• Budget Adherence

• Employee Engagement

• Cost of Poor Quality

• On-time delivery

• Overall Equipment Efficiency

• # Improvements Per Employee

Who are you?

Essential educational and/or training qualifications and certificates

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field; Master’s Degree preferred

• Formal training in leadership, communication and people skills

• Certification or formal training in Lean Manufacturing Methodology

• Competencies required, taken from the Volvo Leadership competencies

Preferred experience and knowledge

• Minimum ten (10) years’ of engineering experience in a variety of roles

• Minimum five (5) years’ supervisory/managerial experience in a manufacturing environment

• Able to demonstrate a clear vision, global mind-set and successful people and culture leadership and integration, in a local environment

• Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment

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?

Job Category: Engineering

Organization: Group Trucks Operations

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Requisition ID: 15070

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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

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