Manager - MAINTENANCE (First Line Manager)

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.

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

Critical competencies and experience

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 in building a knowledge-based organization with a strong teamwork as a foundation.

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 a high and solid level in each of the Volvo Group Leadership competencies for the leading people level, the Maintenance 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 Associates Degree in a relevant field and five (5) years' supervision experience in a manufacturing environment OR seven years minimum combined education and supervision experience within a manufacturing environment.

Mission/ purpose of the job

As a Maintenance 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 long term success of the Volvo Group and Hagerstown by providing leadership. In addition, you will be supporting the short and mid-term activities for your function and the plant to meet maintenance objectives. You will be responsible for safety, quality, delivery, continuous improvement, environment, people development and cost of the maintenance process as well as cascading and involving your team members in the business objectives.

Scope
Managerial position: Manager - Maintenance :

Responsible for the maintenance of powertrain components and assemblies (Engines, Transmissions, or Axles) supporting Volvo Group Trucks and Bus brands in North America. Depending on department, may include any or all of the following: machining, heat treatment, assembly, test, paint operations.

Influence
Managerial position: The Maintenance Manager: N-6 from Volvo Group CEO, Reporting to Area Manager

Key targets and results

Fulfilment of financial and operational KPI's for the department:
• Safety
• Quality
• Delivery
• Cost
• Environment
• People

Essential educational and/or training qualifications and certificates
Associate's Degree and five (5) years' management experience in a manufacturing environment OR seven years minimum combined education and leadership experience within a manufacturing environment

Preferred experience and knowledge
Managerial position:
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a Unionized environment
• Knowledge of SAP (payroll/time management system)

Key Competencies for Leading People
Leading People Competencies:
• Customer Success - Customer Focus, Ensures accountability
• Performance - Decision quality, Plans and aligns
• Trust - Collaborates, Instills trust, Builds effective teams
• Passion - Values differences, demonstrates self-awareness, Communicated effectively, Drives engagement
• Change - Action oriented

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company's growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $96,000 - $118,500 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today's challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

Job Category: Maintenance

Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Requisition ID: 33960