Requirements:
-Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mandatory);
-Postgraduate degree in People Management or Project Management is a plus;
-Proven experience in Logistics and process improvement;
-Solid understanding of VPS Logistics focus areas (based on WCM methodology);
-Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing tools and Continuous Improvement methodologies;
-Experience with Agile Methodologies for project execution;
-Proficiency in driving operational excellence through metrics (SQDCEP);
-Fluent English.
Activities:
-Lead, motivate, and develop a team of engineers and technicians, fostering professional growth through career planning, training programs, and regular performance touchpoints;
-Identify critical competences and implement a structured training and qualification plan to build a high-performing team;
-Ensure team participation in global forums and cross-functional projects to be aligned with best practices;
-Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (SQDCEP) through root cause analysis (RCA) and Kaizens to identify and implement processes improvements;
-Enhance internal logistics efficiency and sustainability through optimized flows, innovation, and solutions for manpower, equipment, packaging, space, and layout;
-Ensure Lean Manufacturing and VPS (Volvo Production System) implementation, ensuring the team’s mastery of these methodologies through structured training and execution;
-Optimize the PPEP, developing not only packaging and internal flow strategies aligned with VOC but also defining the best E2E flow possible, including safety stock;
-Lead VPS Logistics Focus Area and ensure support to Workplace Organization, Cost Deployment, and Focused Improvement;
-Manage the Logistics PI’s Planning with all stakeholders and ensure adherence to agile methodologies to drive project success;
-Facilitate clear and effective communication across cross-functional teams, ensuring an end-to-end (E2E) perspective in logistics operations;
-Ensure logistics automation, new picking, and transport solutions through robust business cases and requesting investments to implement it;
-Drive/support the implementation of product and industrial projects, focusing on delivering world-class flows and logistics solutions.
