Head of Logistics ESK
Eskilstuna, SE, 405 08
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.
Join us in shaping the future of manufacturing.
Do you want to take on a meaningful leadership role in one of the world’s most innovative industrial operations? Do you want to be part of a growing, forward-looking organization that is building the manufacturing capabilities of tomorrow? Are you passionate about operational excellence, supply chain optimization, and developing people? And are you a coaching leader who naturally helps others grow and reach their full potential? If so, this could be the next major step in your career.
We are now looking for an inspiring, business-minded, and forward-thinking Head of Logistics to be a key player in our ongoing transformation journey at Volvo Construction Equipment in Eskilstuna.
About us
At Volvo CE, we are proud to be a truly global company with a strong Swedish heritage – people in every corner of the world make us unique and bind us together in a way no other company in our industry can. We are committed to the success of our customers, owners, society, and to one another. This is why we passionately contribute to sustainable development, reducing the climate footprint and optimizing resource use.
In our operations, we manufacture and deliver the Volvo Construction Equipment ecosystem around the world, operating from our 13 sites across four continents. Here in Eskilstuna, you will experience a culture driven by continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration, with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, and environmentally friendly solutions.
About the role
As Head of Logistics, you will be responsible for the end-to-end supply chain operations at our Eskilstuna plant, including planning, material control, material handling, logistics development, warehouse management and paint shop. You will have the opportunity to influence the production system of the future, supporting both current production and long-term strategic objectives.
In this role you will experience leaders and co-workers with a growth mindset and always in the outlook to find better ways of working and connecting to people.
You will lead and develop a team of approximately 170 employees through 7 direct leaders, driving operational excellence, modernization, and sustainable development. By demonstrating passion for our business while modeling integrity and credibility, you will become an integral member of the plant leadership team.
In this role, you will:
• Build strong relationships across the organization, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Take a hands-on approach to logistics and operational management, ensuring alignment between people, processes, and business objectives.
• Drive transformation—both technical and cultural
• Work closely with other plant leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share.
• Drive digitalization and automation initiatives to improve logistics efficiency and reliability.
• Balance the needs and expectations of all stakeholders, including employees, customers, owners, and society.
Who you are
You are a coaching, forward-thinking, and inclusive leader with a strong combination of business acumen, operational expertise, and people management skills. You are motivated by change and transformation and have a proven ability to deliver results in a manufacturing or supply chain environment. You bring a winning mindset for yourself and your team.
You naturally help others grow and reach their full potential, and you build trust, engagement, and safety through your leadership.
Additionally, you:
• Have demonstrated leadership experience within manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Take a strategic perspective while understanding operational realities.
• Ability to translate business strategy into logistics strategy
• Communicate clearly and build and sustain strong and trustful cross-functional relationships.
• Have experience leading complex organizations and larger teams.
• You are recognized by empowerment of others and having the courage to act
• Have knowledge about AI, data analytics and automation
• Are fluent in both Swedish and English, enabling collaboration across local and global teams.
A relevant university degree is highly valued.
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to influence a world-leading manufacturing operation in a period of exciting transformation. At Volvo CE, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to grow, influence, and make a real difference, while contributing to sustainable development and shaping the industrial landscape of the future.
Join us on our journey to become the world’s best component plant.
Ready for your next move?
If this opportunity sparks your interest and inspiration, don’t hesitate to reach out or submit your application directly on our website.
We look forward to getting to know you and exploring how you can help shape the future of People & Culture at Volvo CE in Eskilstuna.
The last application date is January 11th, but please note that we are operating an ongoing selection process, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Take the chance today!
For more information, please contact:
Anders Bergstrand, Head of Operations & Site Eskilstuna anders.bergstrand@volvo.com
Union representatives at the Eskilstuna plant:
Unionen: Andreas Strandh
Ledarna: Pasi Järvelää
Akademikerna: Patrik Sandberg
IF Metall: Lars-Robert Fredriksson
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.