Operations Tech (Production Scheduler)

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. 

Position Responsibilities

·  Manufacturing Production Scheduling work focuses on scheduling production activities, such as processing, assembly, painting, packaging, etc.
·  Implementing scheduling changes due to backlogs, design changes, machine downtime or material/labor shortages
·  Flex PSKU – responsible for resolving issues within scheduling and be the first point of contact for any issues
·  Coordinate the rescheduling of a truck with all necessary parties
·  Responsible for testing after software and server updates
·  On-call support as necessary
·  Prioritize the order of requests
·  Responsible for building test trucks for the paint process teams and others
·  Escalate order issues to the necessary parties involved
·  Mitigate downtime by working with the business unit managers to prioritize by plant (RVO, LVO, NRV)
·  Work independently with general supervision
·  Participate and provide input to continuous improvement initiatives/projects impacting owned systems, processes, and continued efficiency of operations (ex. EWO, Kaizen)
·  Excellent computer skills are needed for this position
·  Maintenance of the Cab Factory in a factory planning system (PLS)
·  Able to work all shifts as needed, daily overtime, and/or doubles could include weekends

Education and Experience Requirements

·  2 to 5 years of working experience with production experience and scheduling
·  High school diploma or GED

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

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. 

 

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?

Job Category:  Maintenance

Organization:  Group Trucks Operations

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  21897