Manager External Warehouse - Logistics

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Manager External Warehouse - Logistics
We are looking for a goal-oriented leader with a strong drive to deliver and have the ability to continually develop and improve the organization and its employees. Excellent communication skills including working with cross functional teams are essential to be able to build networks and create trusting relationships. You believe passionately in building strong teams and a knowledge-based organization with the ability to adapt and innovate.

This is us, your new colleagues
The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus and Volvo Penta. We work cross-functionally and globally to exceed our customer’s expectations and reach the world class manufacturing level. We have exciting work in front of us, and more on the horizon! The automotive world is changing rapidly and to be part of this big change is an exciting movement. Many growth opportunities await for leaders who are willing to join our team on this challenging journey.

Want to learn more about Hagerstown?
We work cross-functionally and globally to exceed our customer’s expectations and reach the world-class manufacturing level. We have exciting work in front of us, and more on the horizon. The automotive world is changing rapidly and to be part of this big change is an exciting movement. Growth and countless career opportunities await leaders who are willing to join our team on this challenging journey. We are the Heart and We keep the Heart Beating are both slogans that we use at our factory to remind us of the important role that we have as the manufacturer of the powertrain for Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks and Prevost coaches. We have recently begun production of electric driveline components in addition to developing and producing heavy-duty diesel engines, transmissions, and axles for Volvo Group Brands. In operation since 1961, we are a proud supportive member of the community of Washington County and its surrounding areas. Find more info here: http://www.volvogroup.com/hagerstown

Volvo GTO, Powertrain Production Hagerstown now has a vacant position in the Logistics - Management Team:
We are looking for a highly engaged colleague that wants to join us and the Volvo Group to help achieve our vision of becoming the most desired, innovative and successful transport solution provider in the world. Innovations within transport will reshape the cities of tomorrow. Automated driving, electromobility and connected vehicles will allow quieter, cleaner and safer mega-cities to grow and prosper. For us in the Volvo Group, technology means having the aspiration to move forward, constantly working together to continuously improve, fostering an environment for creative/innovative thinking and evolutionary/revolutionary problem solving - all in order to reach our vision!
As the Logistics 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 short and mid-term success of the function and the plant. The Supply Chain organization has approximately 200 employees today.

Main activities and responsibilities for these roles
Manage your Logistics operation against set safety, quality, delivery and financial targets by leading and coaching your 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, project follow up, midterm road map (0-1 year) and policy deployment from plant to operator level

Critical competencies and experience
You share our beliefs that the Volvo Production System as well as the Volvo leadership skills through our Volvo Values (Customer success, Trust, Passion, Change and Performance) is the way forward for us to continue to success in this industry.
Demonstrating daily the Volvo Group Leadership principles of Lead with Passion, Perform with Purpose and Transform with Vision, the Logistics Manager will be an inspiring and inclusive leader as well as an active team member. At Volvo we are actively working to establish teams which will take maximum advantage of the diversity in our differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender and nationality.
The ideal candidate for this position has a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and three (3) years’ of leadership experience OR five (5) years minimum combined education and leadership experience.