Shipping and Yard Team Lead

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. 

Purpose/Description:

Under the direction of the Volvo Operations Concept: 
•    Responsible for the process start-up and control
•    Meets production goals
•    Answers Andon calls
•    Covers absenteeism
•    Creates and updates SOP’s together with team members and Logistics Manager
•    Performs SOP audits (SOP observation)
•    Manages rotation and training based on job cover matrix tool
•    Participates in standard kaizen activities
•    Certifies training following 4-step method training methodology
 

Core Responsibilities:
·    Meet the production goals by supplying cores to disassembly, and by shipping finished products on time.
·    Manage core process – receiving, inspection, handling and inventory management
·    Manage tracking requirement – unit flow tracking system (UFT) and manual tracking
·    Manage organizing cores and yard
·    Manage repair and return process together with Engineering and Finance
·    Manage final inspection for products before shipping
·    Manage shipping process for preparation, documentation, scheduling trucks and invoicing
·    Manage internal delivery truck schedule and safe operation
·    Manage Autonomous Maintenance for all equipment (Truck, Forklifts, Wheel loader, Bailer, Printers)
·    Work closely with Logistics and Production to follow up 
·    Manage availability of resources by controlling ETO requests and 3 by 3 compliance
·    Document any losses that disturb operation
·    Maintain organized, clean and safe work place
·    Manage environmental aspect of operations
·    Manage KPIs for the operation and follow up

 

Critical Competencies:
·    Leadership: Setting and modelling high performance standards and empowering a team of people to achieve agreed-upon outcomes
·    Teamwork: Building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing information and resources, and working to achieve group goals and outcomes
·    Problem Solving/Decision Making: Taking a well-ordered approach to solving problems and acting despite obstacles or resistance
·    Ownership/Accountability: Taking the lead in getting the job done and accepting responsibility for personal actions, costs, and results
·    Initiative: Taking action in the absence of specific instructions or in the absence of a specific requirement.  Taking reasonable risks to achieve results, and persevering when challenged
·    Dependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work, and pitching in to get the job done
·    External Relationships/Networking: Establishing a presence for the organization with outside interest groups, cultivating relationships with customers and other stakeholders, and gaining support for organizational goals, ability to travel for benchmarking, and ability to apply lessons learned to improve local site KPI’s and processes

Skills and Knowledge:
·    Volvo Production System/Toyota Production System a strong advantage
·    Lean manufacturing a strong advantage & Basic and specific computer skills

 

Minimum Education and Experience:
·    High School diploma or equivalent
·    Must be capable of lifting up to 50lbs occasionally
·    Vocational certificate or equivalent experience
·    Must be forklift certified
·    Must have a valid driver’s license

 

Safety:
·    Safety glasses required while grinding, steaming, using blow nozzles or around others performing similar tasks. 
·    Safety glasses required in cleaning building, and machine shop at all times 
·    Safety shoes required at all times
·    Special attention to noise levels, hearing protection required in specific areas or operations
·    High level of alertness at all times

 

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 $26.38 - $35.70/ hour, 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.

 

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. 

 

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division  hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. 
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow. 

Job Category:  Supply Chain & Logistics

Organization:  Trucks Technology & Industrial

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  27605