Warehouse and Transport Specialist

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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. 

This is us, your new colleagues

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. 

Want to learn more about Hagerstown?

We are the Heart.  We develop and produce heavy-duty diesel engines, transmissions and axles for Volvo Group Brands.  In operation since 1961, we are a proud supportive member of the community of Washington County and its surrounding areas.

Volvo GTO, Powertrain Production Hagerstown now has a vacant position at our external warehouse:

We are looking for a highly engaged colleague that wants to join us and the Volvo Group to learn our business achieve our vision of becoming the most desired, innovative, and successful transport solution provider in the world.
 
Innovations within transport will reshape the cities of tomorrow. Automated driving, electromobility and connected vehicles will allow quieter, cleaner, and safer mega-cities to grow and prosper. For us in the Volvo Group, technology means having the aspiration to move forward, constantly working together to continuously improve, fostering an environment for creative/innovative thinking and evolutionary/revolutionary problem solving - all in order to reach our vision! 

As a Warehouse and Transport Specialist you will be part of a small team, consisting of other warehouse technicians and specialists. You will report directly to the External Warehouse Manager. You will support the day-to-day operations by ensuring timely material flows to the production facility with the correct quantity and quality. Together with your team you will continuously develop yourselves and find ways to enhance the overall safety, efficiency, cost, and environment within the external warehouse.

Main activities and responsibilities for these roles

·  Receive good properly identifying improper ASNs/labels and escalating issues in a timely manner
·  Plan and sort material storage based on capacity and flow efficiency
·  Use unverified goods to find missing freight/shortages
·  Identify, document, and communicate damage to packaging and parts
·  Prioritize shipments based on delivery schedule and critical parts analysis
·  Match/Tag freight BOL for accurate loading
·  Ensure dock efficiency
·  Report issues that will impact production 
·  Continuously improve processes and ways of working
·  Identify, prioritize, and solve problems together with your small team
·  Maintain safety in all aspects of operations
·  Manage manpower, absenteeism, and provide coverage for technicians
·  Serve as a role model to other employees
·  Troubleshoot issues
·  Track, develop, and communicate on performance and other reporting

Critical competencies and experience

We are looking for a highly motivated team member with a strong drive to learn our business and a willingness to grow themselves. You value and strive to learn new roles and skills to further the overall success of the team. This is essential to build a flexible team that can work together to address day-to-day challenges. You believe strong teamwork is the key to building a change-oriented, knowledge-based organization. 

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. We are proud of our inclusive work environment, which fosters a supportive energy and encourages individual growth and strong teams. 

·  Candidates are required to have previous warehouse experience and have operated various types of Powered Industrial Truck equipment
·  Demonstrated Leadership experience
·  Demonstrate understanding of basic transportation concepts
·  Very good and clear communication skill sin a multicultural environment
·  Strong continuous improvement skills
·  Good analytic skill and logical way of thinking
·  Ability to manage crisis and conflicting situations
·  University degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or other related field and/or at least 3 years of experience warehousing/transport solutions
·  Fluent in English, other language skills could be considered as a merit
·  Volvo Group will not Sponsor for this position

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

 

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

 

Who we are and what we believe in 

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join  Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

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:  Supply Chain & Logistics

Organization:  Group Trucks Operations

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  6762