Director Production - Volvo Penta Vara Operations
Vara, SE, 534 91
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
At Volvo Penta, we are driving the transition towards sustainable power solutions and shaping the future of manufacturing. Vara Operations plays an important role in delivering high-quality products today while developing the capabilities needed for the future.
As Director Production, you will report to the Vice President Vara Operations and be a key member of the Vara Operations Management Team.
You will lead the production organization across machining, assembly, painting, testing and logistics-related flows, with responsibility for strong performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, environment and people development.
At the same time, you will lead the continued transformation of our operations through digitalization, new technologies, new products, competence development and continuous improvement. A key part of the role is to accelerate our Volvo Performance System journey and strengthen a safety-first culture throughout the production organization.
You will also contribute actively to the continued development and success of Vara Operations and Volvo Penta Operations, working across the value chain to improve performance and create customer value.
Your future team
Vara Operations is an important part of Volvo Penta’s global industrial footprint, producing drive systems and solutions for customers around the world.
You will work through experienced leaders and teams, creating the conditions for strong performance, development and collaboration across the organization.
Together, you will focus on both current operational performance and the continued development of our future manufacturing capabilities. Trust, engagement, collaboration and accountability are central to how we want to work and develop as an organization.
As part of the Vara Operations Management Team, you will also work closely with other functions across the value chain to support the overall performance and development of the site.
Who are you?
You are an experienced manufacturing leader who combines strategic thinking with a strong focus on operational excellence. You create clear direction, engage people and are able to turn ambition into action.
We believe you have:
- Proven leadership experience from manufacturing operations, including leading leaders
- Deep knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- A strong track record of leading change and delivering business results
- A university degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent relevant experience
- Strong ability to build trust through collaboration, communication and inclusion
You are motivated by developing people, teams and performance, and you believe that strong results are created through teamwork and an environment where people are trusted, empowered and accountable.
What’s in it for you?
This is an opportunity to lead one of Volvo Penta’s important production organizations and contribute to both operational performance and the continued transformation of Vara Operations.
You will have the opportunity to influence how we develop our manufacturing capabilities through continuous improvement, digitalization, new technologies and competence development, while working closely with experienced leaders and teams across the organization.
At Volvo Penta, you will be part of an organization built on innovation, trust and collaboration, where people are encouraged to take ownership, develop and contribute to our continued success.
Ready for the next move?
If you want to lead a key production organization and help shape the future of manufacturing at Volvo Penta, we look forward to receiving your application.
For further information, please contact:
Jenny Johansson Hägg, Vice President Vara Operations, 0735 58 81 24
Roberto Kellett, Director People & Culture Vara Operations, 0728 62 31 76
Last application date: December 6
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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.
Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.