Lean Retail Specialist

Job description

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

  
The Lean specialist is a change agent responsible to create a sustainable continuous improvement culture within the Dealership. The role of Lean Specialist is to promote, support, train, and coach the organization to apply and implement lean tools and methods. Participate in and contribute to lean improvements activities, looking at safety, environment, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and efficiency delivering benefits to support customer satisfaction.

 

Key responsibilities:

·  Implement lean for retail within the dealership organisation 
·  Maintain a sustainable continuous improvement culture within the dealership   
·  Conduct lean for retail training as required 
·  Coach staff as well as senior management on lean principles and practices 
·  Analyze current work practices identify areas for improvement and coach staff on how to improve business processes.  
·  Devise and test solutions and roll out new ways of working  
·  Conduct risk assessments on processes and tasks within each department  
·  Process mapping, value stream mapping, identifying inefficiencies in productivity with a particular focus on layouts   
·  Coach and suggest changes that can cut waste from operating procedures  
·  Implement daily improvement meetings with an escalation process so that problems can be effectively addressed, and communication can flow throughout the organisation 
·  Deploy appropriate methodologies to problem solving and support teams to solve problems.  
·  Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems  
·  Carry out time and motion studies to support productivity improvements  
·  Implement standard work, visualization, and error proofing 
·  Implement 5S across the organisation focusing on Safety, Quality, and efficiency 
·  Support the business in establishing “best practice”  

 

 Who are you?

 

Qualifications and Experience Levels 

 

·  Previous lean experience would be advantageous  
·  Awareness of lean techniques  

 

Skills and Attributes 

 

·  Lean knowledge  
·  Planning and prioritizing activities  
·  Good communication and interpersonal skills  
·  Problem-solving skills  
·  Team working skills  
·  Analytical skills  
·  Understanding of cost and financial impacts  
·  Ability to work on own initiative  

What’s in it for you?

•    Work with one of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a reputation that has been earned over a century. .
•    A truly values-based organisation, inclusive workplace culture and passionate people shaping the world we live in. 
•    Opportunity to leverage a globally aligned and locally authentic icon. Work with international specialists to deliver locally tailored projects and initiatives.
•    Benefits for applicable staff including access to Sonder (Wellbeing & Safety Partner) for employees and family members, education assistance, Service Awards, income protection, private health insurance, personal computer loans, option to purchase additional leave, additional superannuation and generous paid parental leave provisions. 
•    A strong commitment to safety and your health and wellbeing.
•    A commitment to equal opportunity and equal outcome.

Ready for the next move?

 

Apply Now, job advertising period 30/05/2025 –30/06/2025.

 

 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate background and reference checks.

 

Volvo Group Australia are proud of our inclusive work environment which promotes a supportive energy and encourages individual growth to create strong teams. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the exceptionally diverse customers we serve and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to your recruitment process. 

 

 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

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. 

 

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in. 

Job Category:  Competence Development

Organization:  Volvo Trucks

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  21809